HB 5191
To place rumble strips on all double-yellow lined roads and highways.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires the West Virginia Department of Transportation to install rumble strips on all roads and highways marked with double yellow lines. Rumble strips are designed to alert drivers who may be drifting into oncoming lanes or off the roadway. The bill mandates a plan for implementation, beginning with the development of a plan by July 1, 2026, and commencing implementation by September 1, 2026, with completion by June 30, 2026. This measure aims to improve road safety by increasing driver awareness.
Key provisions
- Requires rumble strips on all double-yellow lined roads and highways.
- The Commissioner of Highways is responsible for implementing the requirement.
- A plan for implementation must be developed by July 1, 2026.
- Implementation of the plan must begin by September 1, 2026.
- The plan must be completed by June 30, 2026.
Who is affected
- Drivers
- West Virginia Department of Transportation
- Motorists using double-yellow lined roads
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