HB4538

Regarding fines in DOH work zones

Complete·3/14/26

West Virginia HB4538 limits the use of speed enforcement equipment in Division of Highways work zones.

West Virginia HB4538 establishes rules for using photographic, video, or digital speed enforcement equipment in Division of Highways work zones. It mandates that two signs must indicate the photo enforcement of speed limits with law enforcement present. The equipment can only be used if owned or leased by the State of West Virginia, a political subdivision, or the West Virginia Division of Highways. A law enforcement officer must be present within the work zone to capture evidence of the violation.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 25

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Apr 2

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 31

House

To Governor 3/31/2026

Mar 14

House

House received Senate message