West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 17C, Traffic Regulations
W. Va. Code (Traffic) § 17C-16-9: Operation without certificate or failure to produce certificate; penalty for misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
Operating a vehicle without a current inspection certificate or failing to produce one upon demand is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $100. Dealers preparing new vehicles for sale are exempt from displaying certificates.
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