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West VirginiaHB 45382026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Regarding fines in DOH work zones

Sponsored By: Gary G. Howell (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§17C-3-4a§17C-3-4b

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Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.

Double fines for listed offenses in work zones

If you commit any offense covered by §17C-14-15 inside a construction site while any worker is present, the law doubles the maximum fine for that offense. This applies only within the posted work area and only when workers are present. Beginning June 12, 2026, the higher maximums apply.

Higher fines for ignoring work‑zone orders

It is a misdemeanor to ignore traffic-control orders from an officer or authorized work‑zone flagger at a road work site. Fines are up to $100 for a first conviction, $200 for a second within one year, and $500 for later convictions. If any worker is present, fines rise to up to $250, $500, and $1,000. Beginning June 12, 2026, these penalties apply.

Tougher speeding penalties in work zones

Speeding over posted work‑zone limits is a misdemeanor. Less than 15 mph over: fine up to $200, or up to $500 if any worker is present. 15 mph or more over: fine up to $200 and/or up to 20 days in jail; if any worker is present, up to $1,000 and/or up to 30 days in jail. Beginning June 12, 2026, these penalties apply.

Clearer signs required at road work

Road work crews must post signs and traffic devices where work is being done. Signs must show where the work starts, the speed limit, and any other traffic rules. Beginning June 12, 2026, these posting rules apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Gary G. Howell

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Charles Sheedy

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 225 • No: 0

House vote • 3/14/2026

House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 637)

Yes: 97 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 519)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 287)

Yes: 94 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 198, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

    6/29/2026House

  2. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

    4/1/2026House

  3. To Governor 3/31/2026

    3/31/2026House

  4. House received Senate message

    3/14/2026House

  5. House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 637)

    3/14/2026House

  6. Communicated to Senate

    3/14/2026House

  7. Completed legislative action

    3/14/2026House

  8. House Message received

    3/14/2026Senate

  9. To Governor 3/31/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  10. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  11. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  12. On 3rd reading

    3/12/2026Senate

  13. Read 3rd time

    3/12/2026Senate

  14. Deferred until foot of 2nd reading

    3/12/2026Senate

  15. Unanimous consent to amend on 3rd reading

    3/12/2026Senate

  16. Amended on 3rd reading (Voice vote)

    3/12/2026Senate

  17. Passed Senate (Roll No. 519)

    3/12/2026Senate

  18. Title amendment adopted

    3/12/2026Senate

  19. Senate requests House to concur

    3/12/2026Senate

  20. On 2nd reading

    3/11/2026Senate

  21. Read 2nd time

    3/11/2026Senate

  22. Floor amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/11/2026Senate

  23. Reported do pass

    3/10/2026Senate

  24. Immediate consideration

    3/10/2026Senate

  25. Read 1st time

    3/10/2026Senate

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