West Virginia HB4763 mandates the removal of "flagger ahead" signs within 30 minutes after flaggers leave the roadway.

West Virginia HB4763 establishes a procedure for the removal of "flagger ahead" signs on public roadways. The bill requires that all signs warning of ongoing work, including "flagger ahead" signs, must be taken down within 30 minutes after flaggers leave the area. Failure to comply results in fines and potential permit revocation. A first offense incurs a $50 fine for court costs, a second offense adds a $200 fine, and a third offense escalates to a $500 fine, court costs, and revocation of the right-of-way entry permit. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.

West Virginia HB4763 mandates the removal of "flagger ahead" signs within 30 minutes after flaggers leave the roadway.

West Virginia HB4763 establishes a procedure for the removal of "flagger ahead" signs on public roadways. The bill requires that all signs warning of ongoing work, including "flagger ahead" signs, must be taken down within 30 minutes after flaggers leave the area. Failure to comply results in fines and potential permit revocation. A first offense incurs a $50 fine for court costs, a second offense adds a $200 fine, and a third offense escalates to a $500 fine, court costs, and revocation of the right-of-way entry permit. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.