(A) No person shall drive a motor vehicle and meet or overtake from either direction a stopped waste service vehicle at a speed in excess of 15 mph.
(B) For the purposes of this section, WASTE SERVICE VEHICLE means any garbage collection vehicle, including a vehicle collecting recyclables or yard waste, which is used for curbside collection, makes frequent stops and is not fully automated.
(C) The speed limitation set forth in division (A) above applies only under the following circumstances.
(1) The waste service vehicle is identifiable as a waste service vehicle based on the vehicle configuration or markings on the vehicle.
(2) The waste service vehicle operator is giving a visual signal by means of a stationary sign to warn of the presence of workers or must use flashing lights, as permitted in this code, to caution other drivers.
(3) The waste service vehicle is not located on a private driveway, controlled-access highway, interstate highway, turnpike or road or highway with a centerline and more than two lanes.
(Ord. 8, passed 8-18-2020) Penalty, see § 71.999
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see W. Va. Code § 17C-6-11