Archive for March 2017
New Cell Phone While Driving Law
The 2017 Washington Legislature has recently passed a bill that completely bans holding a cell phone, or any electronic device, while driving or being stopped in traffic. The bill will also double the fine for a 2nd and subsequent offenses within 5 years. This changes the current law which only bans talking, with the phone…
Read MoreFollowing Too Close Police Emphasis Patrol
This week the Washington State Patrol is looking for tailgaters. Drivers following too close to the vehicle in front of them are more likely to get an infraction ticket during this emphasis patrol. The standard ticket penalty is $136.00. But if the driver causes an accident for following too close, then then penalty will be $187.00. The WSP…
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