West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 17C, Traffic Regulations
W. Va. Code (Traffic) § 17C-17A-16: Spotting unlawful; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful to intentionally help a commercial motor vehicle operator avoid safety or weight inspections by alerting them to officer locations through electronic or other communications. Violation is a misdemeanor with fines of at least $1,000, or $2,000 for repeat offenses.
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