West Virginia legislation · 2025 Regular Session
West Virginia HB2892: Relating to pedestrians standing in or near the right of way
Status: Passed one chamber, April 1, 2025
What the bill says
To amend and reenact §17C-10-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to prohibiting unlawful traffic interference; creating the offense of unlawful traffic interference; creating criminal penalties; and providing exceptions. ARTICLE 10. PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES. §17C-10-6. Pedestrians on roadways; soliciting rides; unlawful traffic interference. (a) Where sidewalks are provided it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway. (b) Where sidewalks are not provided any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall when practic.
From the engrossed text, March 27, 2025:
A BILL to amend and reenact §17C-10-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to prohibiting unlawful traffic interference; creating the offense of unlawful traffic interference; creating criminal penalties; and providing exceptions. ARTICLE 10. PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES. §17C-10-6. Pedestrians on roadways; soliciting rides; unlawful traffic interference. (a) Where sidewalks are provided it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway. (b) Where sidewalks are not provided any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall when practicable walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction. (c) No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any vehicle. (d) Unless otherwise provided by existing law or permitted by the appropriate governmental authority, no person may impede vehicular traffic with their body and/or by placing any object in such a manner so as to impede vehicular traffic. (e) A person who violates subsection (d) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $100; upon a second conviction within one year thereafter, shall be fined not more than $200; and upon a third or subsequent conviction, shall be fined not more …
Sponsors
- Shamblin · primary sponsor
- Hall
- Chiarelli
- Heckert
- Akers
- T., Howell, (I)
- Funkhouser
Latest actions
- : To Judiciary
- : Introduced in Senate
- : Communicated to Senate
- : Passed House (Roll No. 317)
- : Read 3rd time
- : On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- : Read 2nd time
- : On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- : Read 1st time
- : On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Votes
- Passed House (Roll No. 317) (April 1, 2025): 99 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Date Introduced, Bill Tracking », Floor Activity, Roll Call Votes, Short Title, Committee Activity, Sponsor, All Same As
Common questions
- What is HB2892?
- HB2892 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Relating to pedestrians standing in or near the right of way.
- What does HB2892 do?
- In its own words: To amend and reenact §17C-10-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to prohibiting unlawful traffic interference; creating the offense of unlawful traffic interference; creating criminal penalties; and providing exceptions. ARTICLE 10. PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES. §17C-10-6. Pedestrians on roadways; soliciting rides; unlawful traffic interference. (a) Where sidewalks are provided it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway. (b) Where sidewalks are not provided any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall when practic.
- What is the status of HB2892?
- Passed one chamber as of April 1, 2025. Latest action: To Judiciary (April 2, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB2892?
- Shamblin, with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2892?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2892&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill
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