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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