Restricting driving in left lane of multi-lane highways in WV
This bill prohibits driving slowly in the left lane of four-lane interstate highways in West Virginia when it blocks normal traffic flow, except when driving safely or following the law. It applies to all drivers on these specific highways (defined as having two lanes in each direction). Violators face fines up to $100 for a first offense and $200 for repeat offenses within a year. Law enforcement will enforce this rule starting July 1, 2025.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jack Woodrum
RRepublican
Co
Charles Clements
RRepublican
Co
Mike Woelfel
DDemocratic
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