The Seattle Police Department has created a special tool that will help motorists involved in collisions to not only collect and exchange information but to remind them to Steer it and Clear it, meaning if the vehicle can be moved it must be to clear the road. 

From SPD:

"Please be aware of the “Steer It Clear It” law. This is a state law and that has been adopted by the Seattle City Council. Basically, it states that, in the circumstance of a non-injury collision, involved drivers must move their vehicles out of the roadway to the shoulder or a parking area if possible. The attached flyer explains the law and directs drivers how to proceed. It also contains an “Exchange of Information” portion. The Seattle Fire Department and SDOT are currently carrying a number of these to give out to drivers at collisions."

Steer It Clear It

IT’S THE LAW

Involved in a crash? If the driver is not injured, it’s not necessary to wait for law enforcement before moving vehicles.

In fact, Washington State Law requires you to move your vehicle from the roadway in a non-injury crash if your vehicle is operable and it is safe to move it. Then you can exchange information with others involved and witnesses.

1. CHECK FOR INJURIES - If the driver is injured, you are not required to move the vehicle. Call 9-1-1.

2. CLEAR IT! - If there are NO injuries to the driver and the vehicle is operable, you MUST move the vehicle off the roadway to a shoulder or parking area as stated in RCW 46.52.020(2)(a) and adopted by Seattle City Council Resolution 31618. https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.52.020

3. REPORT THE CRASH- Notify the appropriate authorities. Exchange information with the others involved. Report collision online via the Collision Report with Washington State Patrol at: https://fortress.wa.gov/wsp/wrecr/OMVCR

By moving your vehicle safely off the roadway, you will...

• Increase personal safety and that of others around you

• Reduce the time it takes to clear the crash

• Reduce the chance of a secondary crash

• Increase the safety of emergency crews

• Reduce delay and congestion