SB 482
Creating WV Driver Safety Modernization Act
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the West Virginia Driver Safety Modernization Act, aims to improve driver safety in West Virginia by establishing a comprehensive system for evaluating drivers’ medical and functional abilities. It introduces age-based renewal requirements, mandatory medical reporting for certain conditions, a medical review unit to assess driver fitness, and incentives for senior drivers to participate in safe-driving programs. The bill also requires the Department of Highways to identify and address high-risk locations for wrong-way incidents.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Medical Review Unit to assess driver fitness and handle medical reports.
- Introduces age-based renewal and screening requirements for drivers 75 and older.
- Mandates medical reporting for drivers with specific medical conditions.
- Requires periodic medical certification for drivers with ongoing medical conditions.
- Creates a system for reporting wrong-way incidents and encourages law enforcement to utilize a ‘Weather/Visibility Exception’.
- Provides incentives for senior drivers to participate in safe-driving courses.
- Directs the Department of Highways to identify and mitigate high-risk locations for wrong-way incidents.
- Establishes a process for driver reinstatement and restrictions based on medical evaluations.
Who is affected
- Drivers in West Virginia
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
- The Division of Highways
- Medical providers
- Law enforcement agencies
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