West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 17C, Traffic Regulations
W. Va. Code (Traffic) § 17C-18-1: Violations of chapter; penalties for misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
Violating provisions of this chapter is a misdemeanor unless separately declared a felony. Penalties escalate from fines/jail time for first offense to up to $500 fine and six months imprisonment for third or subsequent convictions.
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