What are the West Virginia State Driving Laws?
Answer:
The state of West Virginia operates under a
point system. For certain moving violations, you will have points added to your record. Here are some common points:

·                    Speeding – 2 – 6 points (depending on speed)
·                    Reckless driving – 6 points
·                    Lane violations – 3 points
·                    Failure to yield – 3 points

Points remain on a driver’s record for two years. Accumulating 12 points results in a license suspension.

Always follow the posted speed limit when traveling in West Virginia. In school zones, the speed limit is 15 mph. Business and residential districts have a 25 mph speed limit. Open country highways have a limit of 55 mph. The interstates have a maximum speed limit of 70 mph. Failure to follow this law will result in a fine and points added to your record. There is no law regulating the use of cell phones in West Virginia.

Anyone in the front seat of a vehicle in West Virginia must be wearing a seatbelt. Additionally, all children between the ages of 8 and 17 must be buckled up, even if they are in the rear of the vehicle. Children under the age of eight must be in an approved child safety seat. Failure to follow this law results in a $25 fine. Anyone on a motorcycle must be wearing a helmet.

Always yield the right of way to emergency vehicles when traveling in West Virginia. Failure to do so will result in a fine and points added to your record. If the vehicle is moving, you must pull to the right hand side of the road and stop until it has passed.

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