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WV SB792
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Maynard
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AI Summary
- Expands motor vehicle stopping requirements at railroad crossings to include "moving on-track equipment" in addition to railroad trains
- Requires drivers to stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail or moving on-track equipment and wait until safe to proceed
- Applies to situations where signal devices warn of approaching equipment, crossing gates are lowered, audible signals are emitted within 1,500 feet, or equipment is plainly visible and in hazardous proximity
- Violation constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a $100 fine or up to 10 days imprisonment, plus three points assessed against the driver's license record
- Exception provided if the electric or mechanical signal device is malfunctioning
Legislative Description
Requiring drivers to observe same safety requirements regarding railroad crossing when on-track equipment is present
Roads and Transportation
Last Action
To Transportation and Infrastructure
3/17/2025
Committee Referrals
Transportation and Infrastructure 3/17/2025
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