Crossing public roadways and highways lawful, when.
RCW 46.10.460
in effectIt shall be lawful to drive or operate a snowmobile across public roadways and highways other than limited access highways when: The crossing is made at an angle of approximately ninety degrees to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing; and The snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before entering the public roadway or highway; and The operator of the snowmobile yields the right-of-way to motor vehicles using the public roadway or highway; and The crossing is made at a place which is greater than one hundred feet from any public roadway or highway intersection.
It shall be lawful to drive or operate a snowmobile across public roadways and highways other than limited access highways when:
The crossing is made at an angle of approximately ninety degrees to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing; and
The snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before entering the public roadway or highway; and
The operator of the snowmobile yields the right-of-way to motor vehicles using the public roadway or highway; and
The crossing is made at a place which is greater than one hundred feet from any public roadway or highway intersection.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.10&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026