This Strange Law in Washington State Makes Sense When you Think About It

No doubt you've seen clips of parents surprising their kids with a spontaneous trip to Disneyland or maybe the guy tells the girl that they're going on a surprise fancy date.

Well, in doing something like that could lead to doing something considered illegal in Washington State.

So it's best to be cool tell them some other way, so long as you're not in the car.

Washington Driving Laws

Washington State has a lot of driving laws and most of them make sense.
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Drinking and driving goes without saying.

You can't use your smart phone while driving unless it's a hand's-free device. So, texting and driving is definitely out.

You're not allowed to drive without a seat belt. That's just for your own safety.

Yes, there are plenty of driving laws that Washington has been cracking down on for years, but there's one law that could have you face big fines in court.

And it's something that you may not have considered, but it does make sense.

What is the weird law in Washington State when it comes to driving?

Get this...

RCW 46.61.665
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Read it, Learn it, Understand it.

In Washington State, you're not allowed to hug and drive.

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Embracing another while driving.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle upon the highways of this state when such person has in his or her embrace another person which prevents the free and unhampered operation of such vehicle. Operation of a motor vehicle in violation of this section is prima facie evidence of reckless driving.

from RCW 46.61.665

So, yeah, chill on surprise announcements that could get you a surprise hug as you could be met with a surprise fine.