9.18.030 Prohibited conduct.

(1)    It is unlawful for any person, while occupying any public property adjacent to any public roadway in the county, to knowingly conduct a solicitation directed to, or intended to attract the attention of, the occupant of any vehicle traveling on or stopped on the roadway, unless said vehicle is legally parked. An offense occurs when the solicitation is made, whether or not an actual employment relationship is created, a transaction is completed, or an exchange of money, goods, or services takes place.

(2)    Hitchhiking is subject to regulations in RCW 46.61.255, which also preempts the regulation of hitchhiking by counties.

(3)    The following conduct is exempt from the prohibition in this section:

(a)    Summoning aid or requesting assistance in an emergency situation;

(b)    Law enforcement officer or public works or utilities worker in the performance of official duties;

(c)    Engaging transportation licensed for hire (e.g., a taxi or shuttle);

(d)    In possession of a valid permit; or

(e)    Political campaign sign waving. (Sec. 4 of Ord. 2014-11-09)