Division 1. Traffic Code
Chapter 10.04
WASHINGTON MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
Sections:
10.04.010 Washington Model Traffic Ordinance.
10.04.020 Violation – Penalty.
10.04.030 Local police vehicles – Markings.
10.04.010 Washington Model Traffic Ordinance.
The “Washington Model Traffic Ordinance,” Chapter 308-330 WAC, as now existing or hereafter amended and except as specifically excluded, is hereby adopted by reference as the traffic ordinance of the city of Zillah as if set forth in full. (Ord. 1438 § 1, 2017; Ord. 776 § 1, 1994)
10.04.020 Violation – Penalty.
Unless another penalty is expressly provided by law in the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance, in the statutes that are adopted by reference therein, or by city ordinance, any person found to have committed an act designated a traffic infraction under the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a penalty of not more than $250.00. (Ord. 1438 § 1, 2017)
10.04.030 Local police vehicles – Markings.
The city hereby exempts local police vehicles from the marking requirements of RCW 46.08.065 for vehicles utilized in traffic control, special undercover or confidential investigative purposes. (Ord. 1473-A § 1, 2018)
10.04.040 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall be defined as follows:
A. “Traffic” means the movement of people, goods and vehicles from one location to another.
B. “Traffic control” means supervision of the movement of people, goods, or vehicles to ensure efficiency and safety.
C. “Safety” means the management of traffic to reduce or eliminate accidents. (Ord. 1473-A § 2, 2018)