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West Virginia Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• What Are The Speed Limits In West Virginia?
  Unless Otherwise Posted Absolute Interstate 70 mph Ltd Access Rds 65 mph Other Primary Rds 55 mph Residential 25 mph more
• How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
  Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar No Photo Radar No Aircraft No Laser Yes more
• How Can Tickets Be Paid?
  Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
• Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
  No
• When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?
  Speeding Yes Parking Yes Equipment Yes DWI Yes more
• What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?
  Nonresident motorist receiving a ticket in a member state will receive the same treatment as resident motorists. If your state or the state you receive a ticket in is … more
• What Is A Member Driver License Compact?
  If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.
• When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?
  Accidents involving death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $250 must be reported within 5 days to the local authorities or to the Department of Motor … more
• What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?
  Compulsory insurance and financial responsibility law with future proof­type law applicable in the event of an accident causing death, personal injury, or property … more
• What Are Some Other Regulations?
  Open intoxicants are permitted in the vehicle at the option of local jurisdictions. A hit­and­run with a fatality is a felony. Unloaded firearms are permitted … more