This bill proposes an amendment to the Code of West Virginia, specifically 17C-3-2, which governs the placement and maintenance of traffic-control devices on state highways. The key provision of the bill mandates that the state road commission must reprogram all traffic-control lights and devices to include a three-second pause between the transition of traffic lights, specifically from when one set of lights turns red to when the opposite set turns green. This change is intended to enhance safety at intersections by providing a brief interval for drivers to prepare for the change in traffic flow.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that no local authority is permitted to place or maintain any traffic-control device on state highways without the permission of the state road commission. This ensures that traffic control measures are consistent and regulated at the state level, maintaining uniformity across the highway system. The overall goal of the bill is to improve traffic safety through the implementation of a standardized pause in traffic signals.

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