HB 2583
Relating generally to the modification of vehicle tires.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies West Virginia’s regulations regarding vehicle tire widths. Specifically, it clarifies that vehicles with tires exceeding 96 inches in total outside width, excluding safety equipment, are generally prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Department of Transportation or the Commissioner of the Department of Highways. The bill also mandates the use of rigid tire covers for vehicles with protruding tires and requires additional lighting for vehicles exceeding 102 inches in total width. It aims to standardize and regulate tire modifications to ensure road safety.
Key provisions
- Allows vehicles with a total outside width of 102 inches to operate on designated highways.
- Requires rigid tire covers for vehicles with tires protruding beyond factory dimensions.
- Mandates additional Federal Department of Transportation marker lighting for vehicles exceeding 102 inches in width.
- Specifies that motor homes, travel trailers, truck campers, motor buses, and trackless trolley coaches with a total outside width of 102 inches can operate on any highway.
Who is affected
- Vehicle owners
- Motor vehicle drivers
- Department of Highways
- Department of Transportation
- Vehicle Manufacturers
Notable changes
- Introduces specific requirements for tire covers on vehicles with oversized tires.
- Clarifies lighting requirements for vehicles exceeding the standard width limit.
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