The bill amends the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 17-2-3, which authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue permits for motor vehicle racing events on public roads, municipal streets, and airports. It establishes requirements for obtaining a permit, including the necessity for adequate insurance, security, emergency services, and plans for traffic control. The bill also defines key terms such as "motor vehicle," "racing event," and "permittee," and specifies that certain existing laws regarding road obstructions and speed restrictions do not apply to these authorized racing events.

Additionally, the bill repeals the previous authorization for county commissions to hold motor vehicle racing events on public roads, as outlined in section 7-1-3qq. It includes provisions that protect the Department of Transportation from liability related to racing events, requiring permittees to indemnify the state and the department against any claims arising from such events. The permit fees collected will be deposited into the State Road Fund to cover administrative costs associated with the permit issuance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-2-3, 7-1-3qq
Committee Substitute: 17-2-3, 7-1-3qq