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WV HB5535

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits tow trucks and wreckers in West Virginia to use one or more flashing or revolving blue lights in addition to the already authorized yellow warning lights
  • Blue lights must be equipped only on the rear of the tow truck vehicle
  • Blue lights may only be operated while the tow truck is stationary on the side of a road or highway responding to a disabled vehicle
  • Tow trucks are prohibited from operating blue lights at any time while the vehicle is in motion
  • Amends §17C-15-26 of the West Virginia Code relating to special restrictions on lamps

Legislative Description

Relating to tow truck lighting

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

To House Energy and Public Works

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Works2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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