West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 17C, Traffic Regulations

W. Va. Code (Traffic) § 17C-5A-1: Report to be submitted to commissioner following arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs or refusal

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Law enforcement must report DUI arrests to the Motor Vehicles Commissioner within 48 hours, including test results. The Commissioner then submits the person's prior license suspensions and convictions to the court.

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