Control of traffic on capitol grounds — Violations, traffic infractions, misdemeanors — Jurisdiction.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any violation of a rule or regulation prescribed under RCW 46.08.150 is a traffic infraction, and the district courts of Thurston county shall have jurisdiction over such offenses: PROVIDED, That violation of a rule or regulation relating to traffic including parking, standing, stopping, and pedestrian offenses is a traffic infraction.

(2) Violation of such a rule or regulation equivalent to those provisions of Title 46 RCW set forth in RCW 46.63.020 remains a misdemeanor.

[2003 c 53 § 232; 1987 c 202 § 213; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 40; 1963 c 158 § 2; 1961 c 12 § 46.08.170. Prior: 1947 c 11 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 7921-22.]

Notes: Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

Intent -- 1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.

Effective date -- Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.