West Virginia 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 4595 — Create camera assisted enforcement of speeding in active work zones

Last action — On 1st reading, House Calendar

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill establishes camera-assisted enforcement for speeding in active work zones.

HB 4595 creates a program for using cameras to enforce speed limits in active work zones. It allows the Commissioner of Highways to determine speed limits and sets responsibilities for vehicle owners regarding violations.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill aims to enhance safety for workers in active road maintenance zones.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

73 added · 68 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill HB 4595 includes minor wording adjustments and clarifications but maintains its overall intent regarding traffic law enforcement. Notably, it specifies duties and responsibilities for vehicle owners, including how they must respond to violations. These changes are important because they aim to ensure clearer guidelines and responsibilities, potentially leading to more effective enforcement of traffic laws and enhanced safety on public highways.

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NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Introduced Version « House Bill 4595 History OTHER VERSIONS  —  Committee Substitute  |   |  Email Key:
NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Committee Substitute « House Bill 4595 History OTHER VERSIONS  —  Introduced Version  |   |  Email Key:
Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Introduced House Bill 4595 By Delegates Booth, Reed, Statler, Riley, Haynes, Zatezalo, Fast and Garcia [Introduced February 09, 2022;
Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Committee Substitute For House Bill 4595 By Delegates Booth, Reed, Statler, Riley, Haynes, Zatezalo, Fast and Garcia [Introduced February 09, 2022;
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary then Finance] A BILL to amend and reenact §17C-6-1 and §17C-6-7a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended;
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary then Finance]   A BILL to amend and reenact §17C-6-1 and §17C-6-7a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended;
(a) As used in this section "traffic law photo-monitoring device" means an electronic system consisting of a photographic, video, or electronic camera and a means of sensing the presence of a motor vehicle that automatically produces photographs, videotape, or digital images of the vehicle, its operator, or its license plate.
(a) As used in this section “traffic law photo-monitoring device” means an electronic system consisting of a photographic, video, or electronic camera and a means of sensing the presence of a motor vehicle that automatically produces photographs, videotape, or digital images of the vehicle, its operator, or its license plate.
"Owner" means the registered owner of a motor vehicle or a lessee of a motor vehicle under a lease of six months or longer, but "owner" does not include a motor vehicle rental or leasing company;
“Owner” means the registered owner of a motor vehicle or a lessee of a motor vehicle under a lease of six months or longer, but “owner” does not include a motor vehicle rental or leasing company;
"Recorded image" means a still or video image recorded by a work zone speed control system on a photographic, film, electronic, videotape, or any other medium;
“Recorded image” means a still or video image recorded by a work zone speed control system on a photographic, film, electronic, videotape, or any other medium;
and (3) A notice identifying the location of the work zone speed control system is posted on the West Virginia traffic information website and the notice on the website shall remain throughout the period of use.
and (3) A notice identifying the location of the work zone speed control system is posted on the West Virginia 511 traffic information website and the notice on the website shall remain throughout the period of use.
(4) There is a rebuttable presumption that the person who receives the notice of violation of this section was the person operating the vehicle at the time of he alleged violation, which presumption shall prevail unless the alleged violator proves by a preponderance of evidence one of the defenses as set forth in subsection (k).
(2) It is a defense to a violation under this section that the person receiving the notice of violation was not the owner of the vehicle at the time of the offense.
(2) It is a defense to a violation under this section that the person receiving the notice of violation was not the driver or  owner of the vehicle at the time of the offense.
Every report shall provide comprehensive review of the program including, but not limited to, an evaluation of the program's effectiveness, the number of vehicle accidents and related serious injuries and deaths in all work zones in which the program was implemented, speed data, the number of notices of violation issued, the amount of penalties imposed and collected, and all amounts paid under contracts authorized by this section.
Every report shall provide comprehensive review of the program including, but not limited to, an evaluation of the program’s effectiveness, the number of vehicle accidents and related serious injuries and deaths in all work zones in which the program was implemented, speed data, the number of notices of violation issued, the amount of penalties imposed and collected, and all amounts paid under contracts authorized by this section.
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Action History

  1. On 1st reading, House Calendar

  2. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  3. Placed on House Calendar

  4. 2nd reference dispensed

  5. By substitute, do pass

  6. To House Judiciary

  7. Introduced in House

  8. To Judiciary then Finance

  9. Filed for introduction

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Booth

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (144)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 4595?
HB 4595 is sponsored by Joey Garcia (Democrat), Fast, Mark Zatezalo (Republican), Haynes, Clay Riley (Republican), Joe Statler (Republican), Reed, and Booth.
What is the current status of HB 4595?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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