West Virginia HB4829 classifies driving 30MPH over the speed limit as reckless driving.
West Virginia HB4829 amends the state's reckless driving law to include driving at speeds exceeding 30 miles per hour over the posted limit as reckless. This applies to streets, highways, and other areas unless temporarily closed for racing events or set aside for motorcycles or recreational vehicles. A first conviction results in a misdemeanor, with penalties including up to 90 days in jail, a fine up to $500, or both. A second or subsequent conviction carries harsher penalties, with up to six months in jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both.
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