West Virginia § 17B-2-9 License to be carried and exhibited on demand; penalty

West Virginia Statutes

§ 17B-2-9 — License to be carried and exhibited on demand; penalty

West Virginia § 17B-2-9

Ch. 17BMOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSES

Art. 2ISSUANCE OF LICENSE, EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL

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W. Va. Code § 17B-2-9 (2026).

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(a)Every licensee shall have his or her driver's license in such person's immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display the same, upon demand of a magistrate, municipal judge, circuit court judge, peace officer, or an employee of the division.

(b)Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $500: Provided, That no person charged with violating this section shall be convicted if such person produces in court or at the office of the arresting officer a driver's license issued to such person and valid at the time of such person's arrest.

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(a) Every licensee shall have his or her driver's license in such person's immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display the same, upon demand of a magistrate, municipal judge, circuit court judge, peace officer, or an employee of the division.

(b) Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $500: Provided, That no person charged with violating this section shall be convicted if such person produces in court or at the office of the arresting officer a driver's license issued to such person and valid at the time of such person's arrest.