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In the state of Washington, there is a state regulation that makes a very common practice among people who drive with their partner or family member beside them illegal. This action can be punished with fines and even up to one year in prison.
According to the Washington Revised Code (RCW), which includes both proclaimed state laws and those voted on and approved by the legislature, chapter 46.61, section 665 establishes the illegality of this behavior.
By government order, people who hug in the car will be punished one by one: What does the law establish?
The Washington Revised Code states: “It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle upon the highways of this state while carrying in their arms another person who impedes the free and unobstructed operation of said vehicle.”
“Driving a motor vehicle in violation of this section is prima facie evidence of reckless driving”, states section 665 of chapter 46.61 at the end, which establishes that the penalty provided for in section 500 on reckless driving will apply in force until January 2029, which classifies it as a gross misdemeanor.
The fines and penalties applied to this offense
According to what section 500 on reckless driving establishes, it will be punished with up to one year in a county jail or fines of up to 5,000 dollars.
As direct consequences of this behavior, the driver’s license will also be suspended without exception for a minimum of 30 days, and high-risk driver insurance (SR-22 Insurance) will be required for at least three years in order to reinstate it.
The vehicle may also be impounded after the reckless driving arrest. Finally, these people could be barred from obtaining or holding a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).