HB4972

To expressly prohibit motorcycle lane splitting and lane filtering in West Virginia while preserving a motorcycle’s full use of a lane

Introduced·1/29/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4972 prohibits motorcycle lane splitting and filtering while ensuring motorcycles can fully use a lane.

West Virginia HB4972 makes it illegal to split lanes or filter lanes on public roadways, aiming to enhance motorcycle safety. Exceptions include situations directed by law enforcement, necessary to avoid hazards, or during specific events with traffic control. The bill preserves a motorcycle's full use of a lane and outlines fines for violations. The Division of Highways and the Division of Motor Vehicles can create rules for implementing the law.

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History

Jan 29

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 29

House

To Judiciary

Jan 29

House

Introduced in House