SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 112
(By Senators Unger and Oliverio)
[Originating in the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study
regulations related to impounded or towed motor vehicles
released to a third party.
Whereas, The State of West Virginia requires insurance,
license registration and the inspection of motor vehicles to ensure
the utmost safety and confidence in the operation of motor
vehicles; and
Whereas, The unexamined release of a motor vehicle to a third
party of a towed, wrecked, disabled or impounded motor vehicle
raises a serious concern as to each vehicle's operability,
registration, insurance and compliance with state law; and
Whereas, Impounded or towed motor vehicles may be found to be
noncompliant with insurance, inspection or registration regulations
or otherwise deemed inoperable during the time of impoundment and
no requirement exists for the impound facility or towing operator
to check such upon release of the motor vehicle to a third party,
which presents a potential danger to the public; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study regulations related to impounded or towed motor
vehicles released to a third party; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance's study include an examination of the regulations to ensure
the release of a motor vehicle which has been towed or impounded
only occurs if such motor vehicle or operator is in compliance with
state regulations regarding insurance, inspection and registration;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance's study include an examination of insurance rates
pertaining to such motor vehicles; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance's study include an examination that these issues would have
on traffic safety in the State of West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2006, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.
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