Establishes the offense of reckless interference with emergency operations in Washington.
The bill creates the offense of reckless interference with emergency operations in Washington. It defines the offense as operating a vehicle on a public roadway closed due to hazardous conditions. Penalties include fines and reimbursement for emergency response costs. If the violation causes bodily injury to a first responder or occurs with a minor or vulnerable adult present, it is a class C felony. The court can suspend the driver's license for 60 or 90 days depending on the severity of the offense.
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