_Regulation · Operational restriction_

# Washington State Personal Delivery Device regulations

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- **Jurisdiction:** [Washington State](/locations/washington-state.md) — id `00027fb5-da62-4112-9f48-bf7637fe0db9`
- **Kind:** `operational_restriction`
- **Status (derived):** in_effect
- **Effective:** 2021-01-01

Washington State permits Personal Delivery Devices to operate in pedestrian areas, treating them with pedestrian right-of-way, subject to operational requirements: a 6 mph speed limit, a required braking system, the ability for a human operator to remotely override and pilot the device, visible lights for evening operation, and a prohibition on carrying hazardous materials. Operators must renew an annual self-certification and license through the Washington Department of Licensing.

## Sources (1)

1. **MRSC — Washington PDD operating requirements** · https://mrsc.org/stay-informed/mrsc-insight/september-2021/robot-delivery-devices-coming-soon · 2021-09-02

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