West Virginia Statutes
§ 17C-8-2 — Right turns; penalty
West Virginia § 17C-8-2
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 17CTRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND LAWS OF THE ROAD
Art. 8TURNING AND STARTING AND SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING
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Bluebook
W. Va. Code § 17C-8-2 (2026).
Text
(a)Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
(b)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 $500.
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Legislative History
2002 Reg. Sess., SB666; 2001 Reg. Sess., HB2228; 1999 Reg. Sess., HB2295; 1951 Reg. Sess., HB189
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Bluebook (online)
West Virginia § 17C-8-2, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/wv/17C-8-2.