West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 17C, Traffic Regulations
W. Va. Code (Traffic) § 17C-15-5: Tail lamps
What this law says, in plain English
Motor vehicles must have at least one red tail lamp visible 500 feet to the rear, mounted 20–60 inches high, and a white lamp illuminating the rear license plate visible 50 feet back. Tail lamps must light when headlamps are on.
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