WV HB2349 | 2017 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 11-0)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-13 - To House Roads and Transportation
Pending: House Roads & Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on February 13 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-13 - To House Roads and Transportation
Pending: House Roads & Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide that the left lane on interstate highways and Appalachian Development Corridors or other highways where two or more lanes exist is for passing only. The bill also provides misdemeanor penalties for violations. The Commissioner of Highways is required to have signs posted stating that the left lane is for passing only.
Title
Relating to driving on the right side of the roadway, overtaking and passing
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-13 | House | To House Roads and Transportation |
| 2017-02-13 | House | Introduced in House |
| 2017-02-13 | House | To Roads and Transportation then Judiciary |
| 2017-02-13 | House | Filed for introduction |
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17C | 7 | 1 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
