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.

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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:

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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.

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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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