SB 696
Establishing program for camera-assisted speed enforcement in active work zones on public highways
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a program for using camera-assisted speed enforcement in active work zones on public highways in West Virginia. The West Virginia Division of Highways will be authorized to deploy work zone speed control systems, which are cameras that record vehicle speeds. Certified law enforcement officers will be responsible for issuing citations for speeding violations detected by these systems. The bill aims to improve safety in work zones by deterring speeding and assisting officers with enforcement.
Key provisions
- Allows the Commissioner of the Division of Highways to set speed limits in active work zones.
- Authorizes the use of work zone speed control systems as an exception to photo monitoring device restrictions.
- Establishes a duty for vehicle operators to ensure lawful operation in work zones.
- Specifies that certified law enforcement officers will issue citations for speeding violations detected by the systems.
- Requires work zone speed control systems to be calibrated annually.
- Outlines conditions for system operation, including signage requirements and limitations on data collection.
- Defines key terms related to the program, such as ‘active work zone’ and ‘work zone speed control system.’
- Establishes civil penalties for speeding violations in work zones.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle operators
- West Virginia Division of Highways
- Certified law enforcement officers
- Construction and maintenance workers
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