SB 795
Relating generally to traffic safety
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve traffic safety in West Virginia by clarifying the rules for motorists encountering emergency vehicles, maintenance vehicles, and disabled vehicles. It defines ‘maintenance vehicle’ as any vehicle used by the state or its contractors for highway maintenance. The bill requires drivers to slow down and, if safe, move over when approaching these vehicles, with specific speed limits outlined depending on the type of roadway. Violations carry fines and potential suspension of driving privileges, with penalties increasing for causing property damage, injury, or death.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘maintenance vehicle’ as vehicles used for highway maintenance by the state or its contractors.
- Requires motorists to slow down and move over when approaching stationary emergency vehicles, maintenance vehicles, or disabled vehicles.
- Specifies speed limits for approaching these vehicles on divided and undivided highways.
- Outlines penalties for violating the law, including fines and suspension of driving privileges.
- Increases penalties for causing property damage, injury, or death.
- Addresses violations involving simultaneous offenses under existing traffic laws.
Who is affected
- Motorists
- Emergency vehicle operators
- Maintenance vehicle operators
- Vehicle owners
- The general public
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific definition for ‘maintenance vehicle’ not previously established in West Virginia law.
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