WV motorcyclists can now stand on their vehicles as new GOP-backed law takes effect • West Virginia Watch

WV motorcyclists can now stand on their vehicles as new GOP-backed law takes effect • West Virginia Watch

A new West Virginia law permits riders to operate a motorcycle or moped while standing as long as the rider is facing forward with their feet on the pedals. (Getty Images)Motorcyclists in West Virginia can now stand up while driving their vehicle as a new state law went into effect on Wednesday. Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed the Republican-sponsored legislation, which was called a “freedom from leg cramps bill” by co-sponsor Del. Chris Phillips, …