Seattle Municipal Code

Information retrieved June 25, 2009 12:47 PM
Title 11 - VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Subtitle I Traffic Code
Part 8 Equipment Regulations
Chapter 11.82 - Vehicle Lighting Equipment
SMC 11.82.380 Electric turn signals.

Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under Section 11.82.420shall be equipped with electric turn signals which shall indicate an
intention to turn by flashing lights showing to the front and rear of
a vehicle or on a combination of vehicles on the side of the vehicle
or combination toward which the turn is to be made. The lamps showing
to the front shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced
laterally as practicable and, when signaling, shall emit amber light:
Provided, that on any vehicle manufactured prior to January 1, 1969,
the lamps showing to the front may emit white or amber light, or any
shade of color between white and amber. The lamp showing to the rear
shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as
practicable, and, when signaling, shall emit a red or amber light, or
any shade of color between red and amber. Turn signal lamps shall be
visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to
the front and rear in normal sunlight. Turn signal lamps may, but need
not be, incorporated in other lamps on the vehicle. (RCW 46.37.200(2))


(Ord. 108200 Section 2(11.82.380), 1979.)