Bill > SB482

This bill, known as The West Virginia Driver Safety Modernization Act, aims to enhance road safety by updating requirements for driver renewals and medical evaluations, particularly for older drivers and those with medical conditions. It establishes a Medical Review Unit (MRU) within the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to manage these reviews, which will include functional screenings for drivers aged 75 and older at renewal, and will consider medical reports from healthcare providers, including voluntary reports and "Driver Concern Reports" from concerned individuals, with immunity protections for those reporting in good faith. The bill also mandates a review process for drivers involved in confirmed wrong-way incidents on divided highways, with a narrow exception for law enforcement in extreme weather conditions, and requires the Division of Highways (DOH) to assess and improve safety measures at high-risk interchanges. Additionally, it introduces resources for senior mobility planning and incentives for completing mature driver safety courses, while emphasizing that age alone will not be the sole basis for restricting or denying driving privileges, and all procedures will adhere to due process and medical confidentiality.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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