Chapter 10.30
INATTENTION TO DRIVING

Sections:

10.30.010    Inattention to driving – Unlawful.

10.30.010 Inattention to driving – Unlawful.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle in an inattentive manner.

B. “Inattentive manner” means the operation of a vehicle in a manner which, without regard to speed, is not reasonable and prudent under the conditions and lacks full regard for the actual and potential hazards existing; or which constitutes a failure to maintain a careful lookout adequate to avoid endangering or colliding with persons or property.

C. The offense of operating a vehicle in an inattentive manner shall be a lesser offense than, but included in, the offense of operating a vehicle in a negligent manner under RCW 46.61.525, and any person charged pursuant to RCW 46.61.525 may be found to have committed the lesser offense of operating a vehicle in an inattentive manner.

D. Violation of this section shall constitute a traffic infraction subject to a monetary penalty of $250.00, not including statutory costs and assessments. (Ord. 2040 § 1, 2021; Ord. 1624-07 § 1, 2007).