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HB 4763WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia Bill Requires Removal of Road Work Warning Signs Within 30 Minutes and Sets Fines

Original title: Relating generally to “Flagger Ahead” signs and flaggers on public roads in the State of West Virginia.

Last action · January 22, 2026: To House Energy and Public WorksSponsor: Chuck Sheedy

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 4763 requires road work warning signs, including "flagger ahead" signs, to be removed from public roadways within 30 minutes after flaggers stop working or leave, effective July 1, 2026. Violations carry escalating penalties starting with a warning and a $50 court cost fee, followed by a $200 fine for a second offense, and a $500 fine plus revocation of right-of-way entry permits for a third offense.

Why it matters

Road contractors and work crews face specific deadlines to clear warning signs from public highways, backed by financial penalties and permit revocation for repeat violations.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Road contractors and work crews

Road crews must remove warning signs within 30 minutes of stopping work and face escalating fines and permit revocation for repeat violations.

Key Facts

All warning signs related to active work, including "flagger ahead" signs, must be removed from public roadways within 30 minutes of flaggers ceasing work or leaving.
A first offense for violating the removal timeline results in a warning and a $50 fine for court costs.
A second offense results in a $200 fine in addition to court costs.
A third offense results in a $500 fine, court costs, and the revocation of the offender's right-of-way entry permit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly do road work warning signs need to be removed?

All warning signs, including "flagger ahead" signs, must be removed from the roadway within 30 minutes after flaggers finish working or leave the site.

What are the penalties for failing to remove the signs on time?

A first offense results in a warning and a $50 court cost fee. A second offense incurs a $200 fine plus court costs. A third offense triggers a $500 fine, court costs, and revocation of the offender's right-of-way entry permit.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

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Jan 22, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Energy and Public Works
Jan 22, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2026HouseCommittee
To Energy and Public Works then Judiciary
Jan 22, 2026HouseIntroduced
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Connected Entities

West Virginia, Judiciary, Chuck Sheedy and 1 more

locationWest Virginia“State where the road sign regulations apply”Map →

OrganizationJudiciary“Secondary House committee referred the bill”Map →

PersonChuck Sheedy“Delegate who introduced House Bill 4763”Map →

OrganizationHouse Energy and Public Works“House committee referred the bill”Map →

Sources

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www.wvlegislature.gov

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