West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 17C, Traffic Regulations
W. Va. Code (Traffic) § 17C-5D-3: Possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in the passenger area of a motor vehicle; exceptions; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to consume or knowingly possess an open alcoholic beverage in a vehicle's passenger area on public highways. Violation is a misdemeanor with fines of $50–$100.
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