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Can You Legally Hitchhike in Washington? Would You?
The questions are "Can you legally hitchhike in Washington, and would you?"
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Yes or no? Ok. There are two questions. Is it legal to hitchhike in Washington state? The answer is NOT definitive.
It is illegal to stand on the side of a freeway or highway to solicit a ride.
I always see people hitching a ride. I have NEVER picked up a hitchhiker. Would you? I get it, though. People are down on their luck at times and need a ride I'd like to think that if I needed a ride at some point, someone would help.
Although...Would I really trust the person who picked me up? Read below from Reddit:
Comment
by u/soopninjas from discussion Do people pick up hitchhikers anymore? Does anyone have any stories of hitchhiking or picking up a hitchhiker???
in NoStupidQuestions
Feel free to make your own assumptions. Some people believe in helping others on the road. Some people do not.
Fortunately, I've never been in a situation where I had to rely on strangers to get me to my destination. I've also NEVER picked up a hitchhiker. You don't know what someone will do. Why put yourself in a dangerous situation? Times have changed. It's totally up to you. I've NEVER hitchhiked, nor have I ever picked up a hitchhiker. Have you?
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