West Virginia § 17C-7-6 Same -- Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway; penalty

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§ 17C-7-6 — Same -- Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway; penalty

West Virginia § 17C-7-6

Ch. 17CTRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND LAWS OF THE ROAD

Art. 7DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, ETC

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W. Va. Code § 17C-7-6 (2026).

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(a)No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:

(1)When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction;

(2)When approaching within one hundred feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing;

(3)When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.

(b)The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway.

(c)Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $100; upon a second conviction wit

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(a) No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:

(1) When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction;

(2) When approaching within one hundred feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing;

(3) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.

(b) The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway.

(c) Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $100; upon a second conviction within one year thereafter, shall be fined not more than $200; and upon a third or subsequent conviction, shall be fined not more than $200.