Signal preemption device — Accident — Death — Penalty.

RCW 46.37.675
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(1) When an accident that results in death to a person occurs as a proximate result of the operation of a signal preemption device which was not authorized in RCW 46.37.670 , the driver is guilty of negligently causing death by use of a signal preemption device. (2) Negligently causing death by use of a signal preemption device is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW. (1) When an accident that results in death to a person occurs as a proximate result of the operation of a signal preemption device which was not authorized in RCW 46.37.670 , the driver is guilty of negligently causing death by use of a signal preemption device. (2) Negligently causing death by use of a signal preemption device is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.37&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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