Operating upon public road or highway lawful, when.
RCW 46.10.470
in effectNotwithstanding the provisions of RCW 46.10.460 , it shall be lawful to operate a snowmobile upon a public roadway or highway: Where such roadway or highway is completely covered with snow or ice and has been closed by the responsible governing body to motor vehicle traffic during the winter months; or When the responsible governing body gives notice that such roadway or highway is open to snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicle use; or In an emergency during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon the roadway or highway renders such impassible to travel by automobile; or When traveling along a designated snowmobile trail.
Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 46.10.460 , it shall be lawful to operate a snowmobile upon a public roadway or highway:
Where such roadway or highway is completely covered with snow or ice and has been closed by the responsible governing body to motor vehicle traffic during the winter months; or
When the responsible governing body gives notice that such roadway or highway is open to snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicle use; or
In an emergency during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon the roadway or highway renders such impassible to travel by automobile; or
When traveling along a designated snowmobile trail.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.10&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026