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Lane travel — momentary deviation not actionable (WA)
Legal basis
RCW 46.61.140 requires driving "as nearly as practicable" within a single lane. A momentary deviation without hazard to others does not violate the statute.
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The declaration describes a single momentary deviation of {amount} for {duration} seconds, without any other vehicle required to react. Under RCW 46.61.140 a de minimis deviation that can be avoided "as nearly as practicable" is not a violation. The element of unsafe lane travel is not established.Violations this defense applies to
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