Adjusting the timing of traffic lights on divided highways
HB 4835 requires all traffic-control lights on divided highways in West Virginia to include a three-second pause between when one set of lights turns red and the opposite set turns green. This change directly affects drivers and traffic flow on state highways with divided roadways. The bill amends state law to mandate this specific timing adjustment for all such traffic signals. It does not alter other traffic rules or affect undivided highways. The provision aims to improve safety by adding a brief pause during light transitions.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 26, 2026
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To House Energy and Public Works
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Jan 26, 2026
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Elliott Pritt
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