This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to regulate the modification of vehicle tires, specifically addressing vehicles with altered widths. It maintains the existing regulations regarding the maximum total outside width of vehicles, which is set at 96 inches, with exceptions for vehicles that can operate on designated highways if they have a width of 102 inches. The bill clarifies that motor homes, travel trailers, truck campers, motor buses, and trackless trolley coaches with a width of 102 inches can also operate on any highway.

A significant addition to the law is the requirement that vehicle tires must be covered by rigid, fixed extensions if they protrude beyond the manufacturer's original factory body dimensions, particularly for vehicles commonly referred to as "Bro Trucks" and SUVs. Furthermore, if the total width of the vehicle exceeds 102 inches, additional front, rear, and side Federal Department of Transportation marker lighting is mandated. This new regulation aims to enhance safety and compliance for modified vehicles on West Virginia highways.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17C-17-2