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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 Vehicles, Building 3, Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25317.

Other West Virginia Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

Q: What Are The Speed Limits In West Virginia?
A: Unless Otherwise Posted Absolute Interstate 70 mph Ltd Access Rds 65 mph Other Primary Rds 55 mph Residential 25 mph More
Q: How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
A: Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar No Photo Radar No Aircraft No Laser Yes More
Q: How Can Tickets Be Paid?
A: Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
Q: Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
A: No
Q: When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?
A: Speeding Yes Parking Yes Equipment Yes DWI Yes More
Q: What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?
A: 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
Q: What Is A Member Driver License Compact?
A: If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.
Q: What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?
A: Compulsory insurance and financial responsibility law with future prooftype law applicable in the event of an accident causing death, personal injury, or property … More
Q: What Are Some Other Regulations?
A: 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