West Virginia Statutes
§ 17C-14-8 — Coasting prohibited; penalty
(a)The driver of any motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade shall not coast with the gears of such vehicle in neutral.
(b)The driver of a commercial motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade shall not coast with the clutch disengaged.
(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 $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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