SB 553
Relating to offense of driving above speed limit on controlled access highway or interstate highway
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Bill overview
This bill modifies West Virginia law regarding speeding on controlled access highways and interstate highways. Specifically, it prevents the Division of Motor Vehicles from recording a certified abstract of judgment for convictions of driving above the speed limit by 10 miles per hour or less. The bill also addresses fines for various speeding offenses, including those involving children and commercial motor vehicles, and considers convictions from other states with lower speed limits.
Key provisions
- Prevents the Division of Motor Vehicles from recording abstracts of judgment for speeding offenses of 10 mph or less.
- Adjusts fines for speeding offenses, including increased fines for offenses involving children.
- Specifies fines for commercial motor vehicle operators exceeding speed limits.
- Considers speeding convictions from other states with lower speed limits when determining penalties.
- Addresses school zone signage requirements and expansion.
Who is affected
- Motorists
- Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
- School Districts
- Law Enforcement
Notable changes
- Creates an exception to the recording of speeding abstracts for violations of 10 mph or less.
- Increases fines for certain speeding offenses, particularly those involving children.
- Addresses interstate speeding convictions, considering lower speed limits in other states.
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