West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 17C, Traffic Regulations
W. Va. Code (Traffic) § 17C-5-3: Reckless driving; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
Reckless driving—operating a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for safety—is a misdemeanor. Penalties range from 5–90 days jail or $25–$500 fine for first offense; repeat offenses carry 10 days to 6 months jail or $50–$1,000 fine. Causing serious bodily injury carries 30 days to 1 year jail or $50–$1,000 fine.
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