Washington Administrative Code
Title 204 - State Patrol (Equipment) (See also Titles 212, 446 and 448)
Chapter 204-21 - Lighting requirements
Section 204-21-140 - Flashing warning lamps

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 204-21-140

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

Flashing warning lamps may be mounted at any height and must:

(1) Meet the SAE Standards outlined for the type of vehicle as outlined in the table below.

Vehicle Type

Standard Adopted

Agricultural equipment

SAE J974

Industrial equipment

SAE J96

(2) Be mounted so that the entire projected area of the lens is visible from all eye heights of drivers of other vehicles at angles within forty-five degrees left to forty-five degrees right of the front of the vehicle. If the light within these required angles is blocked by the vehicle or any substantial object on it, an additional warning lamp must be displayed within the obstructed angle.

Statutory Authority: RCW 46.37.320 and 46.37.005. 10-19-074, § 204-21-140, filed 9/16/10, effective 10/17/10; 08-19-104, § 204-21-140, filed 9/17/08, effective 10/18/08.

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