West Virginia Statutes

§ 17C-11-1 — Obedience to article; duty of parents and guardians; applicability of article to bicycles

West Virginia § 17C-11-1
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 17CTRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND LAWS OF THE ROAD
Art. 11OPERATION OF BICYCLES AND PLAY VEHICLES

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W. Va. Code § 17C-11-1 (2026).

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(a)It is a misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this article.
(b)The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter.
(c)These regulations applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any highway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles subject to those exceptions stated herein.

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Legislative History

2002 Reg. Sess., SB666; 2001 Reg. Sess., HB2228; 1951 Reg. Sess., HB189

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