Section 296-865-30005. Truck operation.  


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  • (1) You must make sure truck drivers operate equipment at a safe speed at all times for roadway conditions.
    (2) You must make sure truck drivers either:
    (a) Sound their horn before starting to back and intermittently during the entire backing operation; or
    (b) Have a working automatic reverse signal alarm that is audible:
    (i) Above the surrounding noise level; and
    (ii) No less than fifteen feet from the rear of the vehicle.
    (3) You must make sure, during the backing of trucks where vision is obstructed, a signal person is stationed at a point giving a clear view of the rear of the truck and the operator of the truck at all times.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-865-30005, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-17-059, § 296-865-30005, filed 8/10/05, effective 10/1/05.]
RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-865-30005, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-17-059, § 296-865-30005, filed 8/10/05, effective 10/1/05.