Posted by landuseorc on 03-09-2004 08:25 PM:
WV Lawmakers Pass ATV Bill
http://www.wtov9.com/news/2909674/detail.html
WV Lawmakers Pass ATV Bill
Ending Seven Years Of Debate
West Virginia finally has an
all-terrain vehicle safety law on the books after seven years of
legislative debate.
Governor Bob Wise signed the measure this afternoon at a Capitol
ceremony flanked by legislators, safety advocates and children.
Wise calls the legislation an important first step to protecting
West Virginia's youth. He says it puts safety regulations on the
books and leaves room for future governors and legislators to build
on its foundation.
The measure requires riders under 18 to take safety courses and
wear helmets on both public and private land, while barring those
without driver's licenses from carrying passengers.
Manufacturers say these provisions are worth enacting despite
grave concerns that the measure would authorize A-T-V drivers to
carry passengers and operate on paved roads, which they consider
unsafe.
The bill would restrict A-T-V use on some state roads while
allowing them on mostly backcountry roads that lack a painted
center line
West Virginia has the nation's highest A-T-V death rate, with 96
deaths since 2000.
WV Lawmakers Pass ATV Bill
http://www.wtov9.com/news/2909674/detail.html
WV Lawmakers Pass ATV Bill
Ending Seven Years Of Debate
West Virginia finally has an
all-terrain vehicle safety law on the books after seven years of
legislative debate.
Governor Bob Wise signed the measure this afternoon at a Capitol
ceremony flanked by legislators, safety advocates and children.
Wise calls the legislation an important first step to protecting
West Virginia's youth. He says it puts safety regulations on the
books and leaves room for future governors and legislators to build
on its foundation.
The measure requires riders under 18 to take safety courses and
wear helmets on both public and private land, while barring those
without driver's licenses from carrying passengers.
Manufacturers say these provisions are worth enacting despite
grave concerns that the measure would authorize A-T-V drivers to
carry passengers and operate on paved roads, which they consider
unsafe.
The bill would restrict A-T-V use on some state roads while
allowing them on mostly backcountry roads that lack a painted
center line
West Virginia has the nation's highest A-T-V death rate, with 96
deaths since 2000.
