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WV SB795
Bill
Status
3/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Maynard
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AI Summary
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Defines "maintenance vehicle" as any vehicle used by the state, political subdivisions, or public service companies for maintaining public highways, bridges, and related facilities
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Expands the existing "move over" law to require drivers to slow down and change lanes when approaching stationary maintenance vehicles displaying amber, yellow, or green warning lights
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Extends the same protections to any stationary disabled vehicle displaying warning signals such as emergency flashers, flares, or retroreflective signals
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Maintains existing penalties for violations: up to $500 fine and/or 60 days jail, with additional license suspensions of 90 days for property damage, 6 months for injuries, or 2 years for causing death
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Imposes enhanced penalties of $1,000-$5,000 fine and/or up to 6 months jail for violations committed while also driving under the influence
Legislative Description
Relating generally to traffic safety
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
To Transportation and Infrastructure
3/17/2025