This bill proposes an amendment to the Code of West Virginia, specifically 17C-3-2, to mandate the inclusion of a three-second pause in all traffic-control lights and devices. The state road commission is tasked with reprogramming these traffic-control systems to ensure that there is a three-second interval between the time one set of lights turns red and the opposite set turns green. This change aims to enhance traffic safety by providing a brief pause for drivers and pedestrians.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing provision that prohibits local authorities from placing or maintaining traffic-control devices on state highways without the permission of the state road commission. The overall intent of the legislation is to standardize traffic light operations across the state, thereby improving traffic flow and safety for all road users.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17C-3-2