How Can Tickets Be Paid?

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Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.

How Are Speed Limits Enforced?

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Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes
Radar Yes
Vascar No
Photo Radar No
Aircraft No
Laser Yes

Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?

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What Are Some Other Regulations?

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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 in the vehicle. Firearms must be cased and not easily accessible.
Studded tires are permitted from November 1 to April 15.
Tire chains are not required.
West Virginia has a seat belt law with secondary enforcement for all front seat occupants. This law also covers all occupants of the back seat who are under 18. This does not apply to vehicles with more than ten seating positions.
West Virginia has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 9 years of age. Children under age 3 must use approved car safety seats.
West Virginia has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law.
Registration and insurance card must be carried in the vehicle.

What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?

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Compulsory insurance and financial responsibility law with future prooftype law applicable in the event of an accident causing death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $500 must be immediately reported to the State Police or county sheriff's department if the accident occurred in an unincorporated area or to the municipal police department if it occurred within city limits of a municipality. Minimum limits: $20,000/40,000/10,000. West Virginia has nofault insurance law and uninsured motorists law.

What Are The Speed Limits In West Virginia?

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Unless Otherwise Posted
Absolute Interstate 70 mph
Ltd Access Rds 65 mph
Other Primary Rds 55 mph
Residential 25 mph

What Is A Member Driver License Compact?

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If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.

What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?

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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 not a member, you may have to pay a cash bond before you can continue your trip.

When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?

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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.

When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?

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Speeding Yes
Parking Yes
Equipment Yes
DWI Yes