Establishes accident risk zones to enhance road safety through increased penalties, investigations, and enforcement.

The bill allows counties, cities, and towns to designate accident risk zones on public roads with high accident rates. These zones enable authorities to investigate and implement safety improvements. Traffic infractions in these zones incur doubled penalties if signs are posted. Half of these doubled penalties fund safety improvements. The Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement must enforce traffic laws more rigorously within these zones. The zones dissolve after safety measures are implemented or at the discretion of the creating authority.

Establishes accident risk zones to enhance road safety through increased penalties, investigations, and enforcement.

The bill allows counties, cities, and towns to designate accident risk zones on public roads with high accident rates. These zones enable authorities to investigate and implement safety improvements. Traffic infractions in these zones incur doubled penalties if signs are posted. Half of these doubled penalties fund safety improvements. The Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement must enforce traffic laws more rigorously within these zones. The zones dissolve after safety measures are implemented or at the discretion of the creating authority.