WV SB67

Transfers authority to permit motor vehicle racing events on public roads from county commissions to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, repealing the previous county-level authorization

Requires race organizers to obtain a permit from the Department of Transportation and pay a fee deposited into the State Road Fund to cover administrative costs

Permits racing events sanctioned by nationally or internationally recognized motorsports organizations on state roads, municipal roads (with city permission), county roads (with county commission permission), and airports (with airport authority permission)

Mandates permit applicants demonstrate adequate insurance, security, emergency services, traffic control plans, and public safety measures before approval

Exempts permitted racing events from road obstruction and speed restriction laws, while requiring event organizers to indemnify the state and department from any liability for injuries or damages