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WV HB2892

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andy Shamblin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the offense of "unlawful traffic interference" making it illegal to impede vehicular traffic with one's body or by placing objects in the roadway, unless permitted by existing law or governmental authority

  • First offense carries a fine of up to $100; second conviction within one year up to $200; third or subsequent conviction up to $500

  • Maintains existing pedestrian regulations requiring use of sidewalks where provided and walking on the left side facing traffic where no sidewalks exist

  • Continues the prohibition on standing in roadways to solicit rides from drivers

  • Provides exceptions for activities otherwise permitted by law or authorized by appropriate governmental authorities

Legislative Description

Relating to pedestrians standing in or near the right of way

Crime

Last Action

To Judiciary

4/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/2/2025
Judiciary2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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