Washington Supreme Court October 11, 2007, No. 78187-7 (State v. Day)

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*892¶1 Benton County Sheriffs Deputy Jeff Hayter was driving on patrol one Sunday morning. The deputy saw a car backed into shrubbery along the Yakima River in an “improved access facility,” where parked vehicles are supposed to display parking permits.1 RCW 77.32.380. Deputy Hayter testified he approached the car to check whether there was a permit.