Manuals
Manuals provide policy and guidance to staff, local agencies, contractors, and consultants to help us deliver an efficient and effective multimodal system.
Our manuals are continuously updated with periodic revisions. Make sure you have the current version, regardless of the manual format or means of transmission. Manuals on this page are the most recent versions and can be downloaded and printed without charge.
Ordering printed manuals and publications
Agency employees need to place orders through WSDOT Printing Services using the internal order form (PDF 292KB).
Contractors, consultants, local agencies, and the general public can obtain printed copies of WSDOT’s most requested manuals and publications from the Washington State Department of Printing’s myPrint.
Manuals
Slow down on ice and snow.
It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.
Carry chains, practice installing them.
Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.
Pack your winter car kit.
Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.