Washington is one of the most bike-friendly states in the country.

According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, the Evergreen State took first place in the League of American Bicyclists’ 2024 ranking of the U.S. states with the best bike infrastructure.

How friendly is Washington state law to cyclists who violate the rules of the road?

For the most part, state law treats bikes like any other vehicle on the road , according to the state Transportation Department.

However, there are a few cases where cyclists have slightly different requirements than their four-wheeled counterparts, including a different set of rules at intersections with stop signs , implemented in 2020 .

Here’s what state law says:

Do bicyclists have to stop at stop signs in Washington?

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