March 24th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Jokingly referred to as the “Freedom Of Leg Cramps” bill, legislation recently passed in Charleston that would allow motorcyclists to stand up while riding. Currently, standing is banned under law, but the bill says that as long as the rider is facing forward with feet on the pedals, it would be legal. Delegate Shawn Fluharty from Ohio County said more important business needs taken care of…

   

“If we lined up bills that did nothing for the State of West Virginia. Evel Knievel himself would struggle to make it over it. I mean this is insane. So, I’m standing today on behalf of West Virginians who wonder why we’re taking up legislation about standing on motorcycles. Can’t make this stuff up.”