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WV HB4728
WV HB4728To require motorists traveling 10 mph or more below the speed limit to activate hazard lights.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require the use of hazard lights on cars when the automobile is traveling at more than ten miles below the posted speed limit.
AI Summary
This bill requires drivers on any interstate or state highway in West Virginia to turn on their hazard lights if they are traveling more than 10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit, a measure intended to improve safety by making slower vehicles more visible to other motorists.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4728&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4728%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4728 |
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