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House Passes Bill That Would Allow Motorcyclists To Stand On Vehicles

A House bill that would permit motorcyclists to stand upright in their vehicles passed the chamber Wednesday after an amendment to the bill was shot down the day prior.

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House Votes Down Amendment To Make Helmets Optional For Motorcyclists

The West Virginia House of Delegates voted down a bill amendment Tuesday that would have made helmets optional for motorcyclists over age 21.

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I-79 Reopens After Severe Acid Spill, Repaving Complete

Updated on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 at 11 a.m. All lanes of Interstate 79 South near the Goshen Road exit between Fairmont and Morgantown are back open following quick repair to damage ca...

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Bill That Would Strike Down ‘Rolling Coal’ Sparks Senate Committee Debate

A bill that would restrict "rolling coal" — a form of protest in which drivers release thick clouds of smog from there vehicles — advanced in the West Virginia Senate on Monday, but not without pushback from some lawmakers.

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Senate Bill Could Prohibit Driving Too Slow In Left Lane

The West Virginia Senate advanced legislation that would crack down on slow driving in the left lane of an interstate highway.

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Thanksgiving Holiday W.Va. Turnpike Travel Tips

An estimated 710,000 drivers will pass through the West Virginia Turnpike toll booths over the six day Thanksgiving holiday period.

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