West Virginia Bill to Create Digital Map of State OHV Recreation Areas Approved by Legislature; Moves to Governor

 

DON’T DELAY!  Please voice your Support for S.B. 691 immediately from  Governor Jim Justice by emailing now:

You may use the following points in your message:

 
  • S.B. 691 would require that a digital road map indicate whether public roads are unpaved and unimproved, unpaved and improved, unlined and paved, or lined and paved. The digital road map would also indicate the types of vehicles that may use each road, including full-size vehicles and off-highway vehicles, such as all-terrain vehicles, utility-terrain vehicles, motorcycles and off-road vehicles.
     
  • S.B. 691 defines an “Off-highway vehicle” to mean a vehicle intended for off-highway use and includes all-terrain vehicles, utility-terrain vehicles, motorcycles and off-road vehicles.
     
  • S.B. 691 defines an “Off-road vehicle” to mean a vehicle that is suitable for off-road use.  It includes a four-wheel drive vehicle such as a Jeep, pickup or sport utility vehicle. It also includes a specially designed, modified or customized off-road vehicle that is of a similar size to a vehicle manufactured for highway use.

Overview: Legislation (S.B. 691) to require the state create a searchable digital road map which indicates the condition of public roads has been approved by the West Virginia House and Senate.  The bill now moves to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.