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2004 SESSION

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HB 408 Highway repairs; use of steel plates.

Introduced by: John J. Welch, III | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Use of steel plates in connection with highway repairs. Provides that, prior to July 15, 2005, anyone using steel plates in connection with a temporary or permanent repair to the roadway of any highway must apply a reflective substance to the plate in order to improve visibility to oncoming traffic. The provisions of the bill do not apply to any portion of a roadway that is closed to vehicular traffic. The bill also requires that, prior to July 1, 2005, the Virginia Transportation Research Council will undertake an examination of best practices regarding the improved visibility of steel plates and report its findings to the Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Use of steel plates in connection with highway repairs. Requires that anyone using steel plates in connection with a temporary or permanent repair to the roadway of any highway shall apply a traction-improving substance to the plate and mark the plate so as to be clearly visible to oncoming traffic. If this cannot be done, the location shall be conspicuously posted in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and any applicable supplements thereto.