§ 17C-24-1 — Definitions

West Virginia § 17C-24-1

• Jurisdiction: West Virginia
• Ch. 17C: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND LAWS OF THE ROAD
• Art. 24: AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES AND DEVICES

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“Mobile carrier’ means an electrically powered device that:

(1) Is operated on sidewalks and crosswalks and is intended primarily for transporting

Property;

(2) Weighs less than 100 pounds, excluding cargo;

(3) Has a maximum speed of 12.5 miles per hour; and

(4) Is equipped with a technology to transport personal property with the active monitoring

of a property owner and primarily designed to remain within 25 feet of the property owner.

“Personal delivery device” means an electrically powered device that:

(1) Is operated on sidewalks, and crosswalks and roadways and is intended primarily for transporting goods and cargo;

(2) Is equipped with technology to allow for operation of the device with or without the

active control or monitoring of a natural person;

(3) A personal delivery device is not considered a vehicle unless expressly defined by law as a vehicle; and

(4) A mobile carrier is not considered a personal delivery device.

Legislative History

2022 Reg. Sess., HB4675; 2022 Reg. Sess., HB4846