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West Virginia

WV: Repealing All-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Use Law Would Be Deadly and Costly Mistake

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Advocates has publicly weighed in with the House Committee on Finance of the West Virginia Legislature to oppose House Bill 2739, which would repeal the all-rider motorcycle helmet use law. Motorcycle riders are nearly 22 times more likely to die…

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Letter Opposing Senate Bill (SB) 331 to Raise Speed Limits on West Virginia Highways

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Speeding in West Virginia was a contributing factor in 33 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2019, a notably higher proportion than the national average of 26 percent (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)). Excess speed can contribute to both the frequency and severity of motor vehicle crashes and is especially damaging to vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and bicyclists.

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