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WV SB298

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Clements

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "roadable aircraft" as any aircraft capable of flight that is also designed to be driven on highways, treating it as a motor vehicle when operated on roads

  • Creates Class E vehicle registration for roadable aircraft with a $60 annual fee, plus $15 for special registration plates displaying the federal tail number/N-Number

  • Exempts roadable aircraft operators with valid driver's licenses from motorcycle examination, licensing, and helmet requirements when operating fully enclosed roadable aircraft

  • Prohibits roadable aircraft from taking off or landing on highways except in emergency situations

  • Exempts roadable aircraft from state vehicle inspection requirements if they meet federal aviation maintenance and inspection standards under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, with proof required at registration and every two years thereafter

Legislative Description

Relating to roadable aircraft on WV highways

Taxation

Last Action

To Finance

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/18/2025
Transportation and Infrastructure 2/12/2025

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