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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2004
Page
5
After seven years of debate, West Virginia’s HB4022 takes effect, setting safety rules for riders under 18, bans on non designed passenger use, and restrictions on ATVs on roads with or without center lines. Officials note confusion remains about road shoulder allowances and enforcement will vary by county.
West Virginia implements a new all terrain vehicle law effective Wednesday detailing helmet use for riders under 18, passenger limits, and state safety courses starting Jan 1 2005. It regulates road use on unlined roads and shoulders, permits limited highway operation for public safety, allows local bans by municipalities and counties, and outlines escalating penalties up to 500 dollars and 100 hours community service for repeat offenses.
The Associated Press reports about 8,400 residents and businesses in Monongalia and Preston counties remain without electricity two days after severe thunderstorms. Nearly 60,000 across Berkeley to Wayne counties lost power Friday. Allegheny Power and AEP outages affected about 6,500 and 1,700 customers respectively. Rainfall ranged up to 1.93 inches in Randolph County.
Members of the Tazewell County Humane Society and Tazewell Christian Church joined a pet blessing event as several owners describe the bonds with their animals including a crab reportedly blessed. Participants say pets deserve blessings for their love and companionship.
A Henrico County police officer responding to a report of a suspicious person shot and killed a man in an armed confrontation. Names of the officer and the dead man were withheld. The incident occurred on a rural two lane road and details on injuries or weapon were not released.
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