Uncontrolled intersection
When vehicles approach from different roads at approximately the same time, Washington's rule directs the driver on the left to yield to the vehicle on the right, subject to other rules in the chapter.
Read RCW 46.61.180Washington right of way
Washington right-of-way rules
Intersection timing, turning direction, signs, signals, and immediate hazards can all matter. Read each condition before deciding who must yield.
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“Who goes first?” has different answers depending on arrival timing, turning movement, and the control at the intersection.
Sources checked July 28, 2026
Left turn across approaching traffic
A driver turning left must yield to opposing traffic already in the intersection or close enough to create an immediate hazard.
Read RCW 46.61.185Stop and yield intersections
A stop sign controls both where the stop occurs and the duty to yield afterward. The statute also gives separate instructions for yield signs and certain bicycle movements.
Read RCW 46.61.190Primary sources
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Washington's intersection right-of-way rules are published in Chapter 46.61 RCW. The sections below are useful starting points; always check the current official text and related provisions for the situation at hand.
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