West Virginia Motor Vehicle Laws Annotated: 2024 Ed.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Summary of Sections Affected by 2024 Legislation
• Table of Sections Affected by 2024 Legislation

CHAPTER 3. ELECTIONS [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 2. Registration of Voters, §§ 3-2-1 to 3-2-37

CHAPTER 8. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 10. Powers and Duties of Certain Officers, §§ 8-10-2, 8-10-2a, 8-10-2b
• Article 11. Powers and Duties with Respect to Ordinances and Ordinance Procedures, § 8-11-5

CHAPTER 11. TAXATION [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 6G. Assessment of Interstate Public Service Corporation Motor Vehicle Businesses Registered Under a Proportional Registration Agreement, §§ 11-6G-2 to 11-6G-18
• Article 14. Gasoline and Special Fuel Excise Tax, §§ 11-14-1 to 11-14-28
• Article 14A. Motor Carrier Road Tax, §§ 11-14A-1 to 11-14A-28
• Article 14B. Interstate Fuel Tax Agreement, §§ 11-14B-1 to 11-14B-17
• Article 15. Consumers Sales and Service Tax, §§ 11-15-1 to 11-15-8d

CHAPTER 15. PUBLIC SAFETY [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 1E. Code of Military Justice, § 15-1E-142
• Article 2. West Virginia State Police, § 15-2-40

CHAPTER 15A. DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC SAFETY [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 4. Corrections Management, § 15A-4-15

CHAPTER 16. PUBLIC HEALTH [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 9A. Tobacco Usage Restrictions, § 16-9A-11
• Article 19. Anatomical Gift Act, §§ 16-19-1 to 16-19-23

CHAPTER 17. ROADS AND HIGHWAYS [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 3. State Road Fund, § 17-3-1
• Article 16D. Electronic Toll Collection, § 17-16D-11
• Article 23. Salvage Yards, §§ 17-23-2, 17-23-4, 17-23-9
• Article 24A. Disposal of Abandoned Motor Vehicles, Junked Motor Vehicles, and Abandoned or Inoperative Household Appliances, §§ 17-24A-1 to 17-24A-7
• Article 29. Transportation Network Companies, §§ 17-29-1 to 17-29-19

CHAPTER 17A. MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, AND ANTITHEFT PROVISIONS [COMPLETE TITLE]

• Article 1. Words and Phrases Defined, § 17A-1-1
• Article 2. Division of Motor Vehicles, §§ 17A-2-1 to 17A-2-27
• Article 2A. Uniform Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act, §§ 17A-2A-1 to 17A-2A-14
• Article 2B. Consolidation of the Regulation of the Motor Carrier Industry, §§ 17A-2B-1 to 17A-2B-3
• Article 3. Original and Renewal of Registration; Issuance of Certificates of Title, §§ 17A-3-1 to 17A-3-27
• Article 3A. Vehicle Compliance with Federal Clean Air Standards and Vehicle Safety, §§ 17A-3A-2, 17A-3A-3
• Article 4. Transfers of Title or Interest, §§ 17A-4-1 to 17A-4-11
• Article 4A. Liens and Encumbrances on Vehicles to be Shown on Certificate of Title; Notice to Creditors and Purchasers, §§ 17A-4A-1 to 17A-4A-16
• Article 5. Permits to Nonresident Owners, § 17A-5-1
• Article 6. Licensing of Dealers and Wreckers or Dismantlers; Special Plates; Temporary Plates or Markers, §§ 17A-6-1 to 17A-6-26
• Article 6A. Motor Vehicle Dealers, Distributors, Wholesalers and Manufacturers, §§ 17A-6A-1 to 17A-6A-18
• Article 6B. License Services, §§ 17A-6B-1 to 17A-6B-13
• Article 6C. Automobile Auction Businesses, §§ 17A-6C-1 to 17A-6C-17
• Article 6D. Daily Passenger Rental Car Business, §§ 17A-6D-1 to 17A-6D-17
• Article 6E. Motor Vehicle Salesperson License, §§ 17A-6E-1 to 17A-6E-14
• Article 6F. Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Programs, §§ 17A-6F-1 to 17A-6F-15
• Article 7. Special Stickers, §§ 17A-7-1 to 17A-7-3
• Article 8. Special Antitheft Laws, §§ 17A-8-1 to 17A-8-13
• Article 9. Offenses Against Registration Laws and Suspension or Revocation of Registration, §§ 17A-9-1 to 17A-9-7
• Article 10. Fees for Registration, Licensing, etc., §§ 17A-10-1 to 17A-10-17
• Article 11. Penalties, §§ 17A-11-1 to 17A-11-4
• Article 12. Severability and Effect of Chapter, §§ 17A-12-1, 17A-12-2
• Article 13. Street-Legal Special Purpose Vehicles, § 17A-13-1

CHAPTER 17B. MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSES [COMPLETE TITLE]

• Article 1. Words and Phrases Defined, § 17B-1-1
• Article 1A. Driver License Compact, §§ 17B-1A-1, 17B-1A-2
• Article 1B. Drivers' or Chauffeurs' License Identification of Anatomical Organ Donors, §§ 17B-1B-1 to 17B-1B-4
• Article 1C. Nonresident Violator Compact, §§ 17B-1C-1 to 17B-1C-4
• Article 1D. Motorcycle Safety Education, §§ 17B-1D-1 to 17B-1D-9
• Article 2. Issuance of License, Expiration and Renewal, §§ 17B-2-1 to 17B-2-15
• Article 2A. Requirement of Compliance with Selective Service Registration, §§ 17B-2A-1, 17B-2A-2
• Article 2B. License to Operate a Motor Vehicle with Bioptic Telescopic Device, §§ 17B-2B-1 to 17B-2B-11
• Article 3. Cancellation, Suspension or Revocation of Licenses, §§ 17B-3-1 to 17B-3-13
• Article 4. Violations of License Provisions, §§ 17B-4-1 to 17B-4-6
• Article 5. Penalties, §§ 17B-5-1, 17B-5-2
• Article 6. Effect of Chapter, §§ 17B-6-1, 17B-6-2
• Article 7. Second Chance Driver's License Program, §§ 17B-7-1 to 17B-7-11

CHAPTER 17C. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND LAWS OF THE ROAD [COMPLETE TITLE]

• Article 1. Words and Phrases Defined, §§ 17C-1-1 to 17C-1-70
• Article 2. Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws, §§ 17C-2-1 to 17C-2-9
• Article 3. Traffic Signs, Signals and Markings, §§ 17C-3-1 to 17C-3-10
• Article 4. Accidents, §§ 17C-4-1 to 17C-4-17
• Article 5. Serious Traffic Offenses, §§ 17C-5-1 to 17C-5-12
• Article 5A. Administrative Procedures for Suspension and Revocation of Licenses for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Controlled Substances or Drugs, §§ 17C-5A-1 to 17C-5A-4
• Article 5B. Postmortem Tests for Alcohol in Persons Killed in Motor Vehicle Accidents, §§ 17C-5B-1, 17C-5B-2
• Article 5C. Office of Administrative Hearings, §§ 17C-5C-1 to 17C-5C-5
• Article 5D. Open Container Laws, §§ 17C-5D-1 to 17C-5D-4
• Article 6. Speed Restrictions, §§ 17C-6-1 to 17C-6-11
• Article 7. Driving on Right Side of Roadway, Overtaking and Passing, Etc., §§ 17C-7-1 to 17C-7-13
• Article 8. Turning and Starting and Signals on Stopping and Turning, §§ 17C-8-1 to 17C-8-10
• Article 9. Right-of-Way, §§ 17C-9-1 to 17C-9-6
• Article 10. Pedestrians' Rights and Duties, §§ 17C-10-1 to 17C-10-8
• Article 10A. Operation of Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices, §§ 17C-10A-1, 17C-10A-2
• Article 11. Operation of Bicycles and Play Vehicles, §§ 17C-11-1 to 17C-11-8
• Article 11A. Child Bicycle Safety Act, §§ 17C-11A-1 to 17C-11A-9
• Article 12. Special Stops Required, §§ 17C-12-1 to 17C-12-9
• Article 13. Stopping, Standing and Parking, §§ 17C-13-1 to 17C-13-8
• Article 13A. Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act, §§ 17C-13A-1 to 17C-13A-9
• Article 14. Miscellaneous Rules, §§ 17C-14-2 to 17C-14-15
• Article 15. Equipment, §§ 17C-15-1 to 17C-15-50
• Article 16. Inspection of Vehicles, §§ 17C-16-1 to 17C-16-9
• Article 17. Size, Weight and Load, §§ 17C-17-1 to 17C-17-14
• Article 17A. Regulation of the Commercial Transportation of Coal, §§ 17C-17A-1 to 17C-17A-16
• Article 17B. Transfer of Certain Jurisdiction and Employees to Public Service Commission, §§ 17C-17B-1 to 17C-17B-5
• Article 18. Penalties, § 17C-18-1
• Article 19. Parties, Procedure upon Arrest and Reports in Criminal Cases, §§ 17C-19-1 to 17C-19-10
• Article 21. Effect of Chapter, §§ 17C-21-1, 17C-21-2
• Article 22. Ridesharing, §§ 17C-22-1 to 17C-22-7
• Article 23. Funeral Processions, §§ 17C-23-1 to 17C-23-5
• Article 24. Autonomous Vehicles and Devices, §§ 17C-24-1, 17C-24-2
• Article 25. Aviation Related Offenses, §§ 17C-25-1 to 17C-25-11

CHAPTER 17D. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY LAW [COMPLETE TITLE]

• Article 1. Words and Phrases Defined, § 17D-1-1
• Article 2. Administration of Law, §§ 17D-2-1, 17D-2-2
• Article 2A. Security upon Motor Vehicles, §§ 17D-2A-1 to 17D-2A-9
• Article 4. Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future, §§ 17D-4-2 to 17D-4-14
• Article 5. Violation of Provisions of Chapter; Penalties, §§ 17D-5-1, 17D-5-3
• Article 6. General Provisions, §§ 17D-6-1 to 17D-6-7

CHAPTER 17E. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE ACT [COMPLETE TITLE]

• Article 1. Commercial Driver's License, §§ 17E-1-1 to 17E-1-25

CHAPTER 17F. ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES [COMPLETE TITLE]

• Article 1. Regulation of All-Terrain Vehicles, §§ 17F-1-1 to 17F-1-9

CHAPTER 17G. RACIAL PROFILING DATA COLLECTION ACT [COMPLETE TITLE]

• Article 1. Racial Profiling Data Collection, §§ 17G-1-1 to 17G-1-3
• Article 2. Analysis of Traffic Stops Study and Annual Report by Director of the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction, §§ 17G-2-1 to 17G-2-3

CHAPTER 17H. FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ACT [COMPLETE TITLE]

• Article 1. Fully Autonomous Vehicles, §§ 17H-1-1 to 17H-1-14

CHAPTER 18. EDUCATION [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 6. Driver Education, §§ 18-6-1 to 18-6-8
• Article 8. Compulsory School Attendance, § 18-8-11

CHAPTER 18A. SCHOOL PERSONNEL [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 2. School Personnel, § 18A-2-4

CHAPTER 20. NATURAL RESOURCES [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 2. Wildlife Resources, § 20-2-28
• Article 7. Law Enforcement, Motorboating, Litter, §§ 20-7-11 to 20-7-23
• Article 15. ATV Responsibility Act, §§ 20-15-1 to 20-15-8

CHAPTER 21. LABOR [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 1B. Verifying Legal Employment Status of Workers, § 21-1B-3

CHAPTER 22. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 5. Air Pollution Control, § 22-5-15
• Article 15A. The A. James Manchin Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan, § 22-15A-2

CHAPTER 24A. COMMERCIAL MOTOR CARRIERS [COMPLETE TITLE]

• Article 1. Purposes, Definitions and Exemptions, §§ 24A-1-1 to 24A-1-3
• Article 1A. Commercial Vehicle Regulation, §§ 24A-1A-1, 24A-1A-2
• Article 2. Common Carriers by Motor Vehicles, §§ 24A-2-1 to 24A-2-6
• Article 3. Contract Carriers by Motor Vehicles, §§ 24A-3-1 to 24A-3-6
• Article 4. Private Commercial Carriers of Property by Motor Vehicle, § 24A-4-1
• Article 5. Powers and Duties of Commission, §§ 24A-5-1 to 24A-5-5
• Article 6. Duties and Privileges of Motor Carriers Subject to Regulation of the Commission, §§ 24A-6-1 to 24A-6-7
• Article 6A. Registration of Interstate Commerce Commission Authority and Identification of Vehicles to Be Operated Thereunder, §§ 24A-6A-1 to 24A-6A-15
• Article 6B. Registration and Identification of Vehicles Operated by Persons Engaged in Hazardous Materials Transportation, § 24A-6B-1
• Article 7. Complaints, Damages and Violations, §§ 24A-7-1 to 24A-7-7
• Article 8. Review of Commission's Action by Supreme Court of Appeals; Inconsistent Laws Repealed, §§ 24A-8-1, 24A-8-2

CHAPTER 29A. STATE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 5. Contested Cases, §§ 29A-5-1 to 29A-5-5

CHAPTER 33. INSURANCE [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 6. The Insurance Policy, §§ 33-6-31g, 33-6-31h
• Article 6A. Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Automobile Liability Policies, §§ 33-6A-1, 33-6A-1a
• Article 20. Rates and Rating Organizations, § 33-20-18

CHAPTER 38. LIENS [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 14. Self-Service Storage Lien Act, § 38-14-5

CHAPTER 46A. WEST VIRGINIA CONSUMER CREDIT AND PROTECTION ACT [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 2. Consumer Credit Protection, § 46A-2-119a
• Article 6. General Consumer Protection, § 46A-6-107a
• Article 6A. Consumer Protection — New Motor Vehicle Warranties, §§ 46A-6A-1 to 46A-6A-9
• Article 6B. Consumer Protection — Automotive Crash Parts, §§ 46A-6B-1 to 46A-6B-6

CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 15. Enforcement of Support Order Through Action Against License, §§ 48-15-101 to 48-15-402
• Article 18. Bureau for Child Support Enforcement, § 48-18-132
• Article 28A. Address Confidentiality Program, § 48-28A-105

CHAPTER 49. CHILD WELFARE [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 4. Court Actions, §§ 49-4-713, 49-4-715

CHAPTER 50. MAGISTRATE COURTS [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 3. Costs, Fines and Records, §§ 50-3-2, 50-3-2a

CHAPTER 56. PLEADING AND PRACTICE [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 3. Writs, Process and Order of Publication, § 56-3-31

CHAPTER 59. FEES, ALLOWANCES AND COSTS; NEWSPAPERS; LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 1. Fees and Allowances, §§ 59-1-10, 59-1-14

CHAPTER 61. CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 2. Crimes against the Person, § 61-2-30
• Article 3. Crimes against Property, §§ 61-3-55, 61-3-59
• Article 5. Crimes against Public Justice, § 61-5-17
• Article 7. Dangerous Weapons, §§ 61-7-2, 61-7-11a
• Article 11. General Provisions Concerning Crimes, §§ 61-11-22, 61-11-22a, 61-11-25, 61-11-26a, 61-11-26b

CHAPTER 62. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [SELECT SECTIONS]

• Article 4. Recovery of Fines in Criminal Cases, § 62-4-17
• Article 11A. Release for Work or Other Purposes, § 62-11A-1

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