The bill amends West Virginia's speed restriction laws to clarify that school zones now include private schools and public charter schools. It specifies that a school zone encompasses all school property, including grounds and adjacent streets, extending 125 feet from the school. The West Virginia Division of Highways is tasked with erecting signage for school zones and must respond to requests from educational institutions to expand these zones. Additionally, the bill includes technical corrections and updates regarding speed limits, particularly emphasizing that the speed limit in school zones is 15 miles per hour during school hours.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that a certified abstract of a judgment for a conviction of driving above the speed limit on controlled access or interstate highways at 10 miles per hour or less above the limit may not be recorded by the Division of Motor Vehicles. This provision does not apply to commercial drivers if the offense occurred while operating a commercial vehicle. The bill aims to enhance safety in school zones and streamline the handling of minor speeding offenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17C-6-1
Engrossed Version: 17C-6-1
Enrolled Version: 17C-6-1