How long must I stop before turning right on a red light in WA?

Question

I thought a full stop was just momentary but Lynnwood seems to have a 3 second rule as the traffic camera shoots a picture when you get to the intersection then another one 3 seconds later and if you moved you are deemed to have not made a full stop. I cannot find this in the traffic law however. I also wonder if this is enforced on bus drivers and police who seem to make tne same short stop ( less than full second ) as most drivers do.

Answer 1

seems I'd be wondering whos interpreting the law here? the guy who sets the timer for the camera, or the person who wrote the words complete stop..........

Answer 2

Not sure in WA- some places define a 'stop' as the length of time needed for someone to exit the car...




Obviously, not the way I do it...:-)