2025 Regular SessionWest Virginia Legislature

SB792: Requiring drivers to observe same safety requirements regarding railroad crossing when on-track equipment is present

Legislative Summary

The purpose of this bill is to require motor vehicle drivers to observe the same safety requirements when approaching a railroad crossing when on-track railroad equipment is present or approaching as is required when a railroad train is present or approaching; providing that violation thereof is a misdemeanor; and providing criminal penalties for violation thereof.

Bill History

3/17/2025
Filed for introduction
Senate
3/17/2025
To Transportation and Infrastructure then Judiciary
Senate
3/17/2025
Introduced in Senate
Senate
3/17/2025
To Transportation and Infrastructure
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(3/17/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Transportation and Infrastructure (Senate)

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Mark Maynard
Mark Maynard
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/19707.6 KB