West Virginia § 17H-1-9 Licensing, titling, and registration

West Virginia Statutes

§ 17H-1-9 — Licensing, titling, and registration

West Virginia § 17H-1-9

Ch. 17HFULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ACT

Art. 1FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

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W. Va. Code § 17H-1-9 (2026).

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(a)When an automated driving system (ADS) installed on a motor vehicle is engaged:

(1)The ADS is considered the driver or operator for the purpose of assessing compliance with applicable traffic or motor vehicle laws and shall be considered to satisfy electronically all physical acts required by a driver or operator of the vehicle; and

(2)The ADS is considered to be licensed to operate the vehicle.

(b)A fully autonomous vehicle shall be properly registered in accordance with the laws of this state. If a fully autonomous vehicle is registered in this state, the vehicle shall be identified on the registration as a fully autonomous vehicle. The requirements under this article relating to exhibiting a driver’s license and registration card are satisfied if the license and vehicle regist

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(a) When an automated driving system (ADS) installed on a motor vehicle is engaged:

(1) The ADS is considered the driver or operator for the purpose of assessing compliance with applicable traffic or motor vehicle laws and shall be considered to satisfy electronically all physical acts required by a driver or operator of the vehicle; and

(2) The ADS is considered to be licensed to operate the vehicle.

(b) A fully autonomous vehicle shall be properly registered in accordance with the laws of this state. If a fully autonomous vehicle is registered in this state, the vehicle shall be identified on the registration as a fully autonomous vehicle. The requirements under this article relating to exhibiting a driver’s license and registration card are satisfied if the license and vehicle registration card are in the fully autonomous vehicle physically or electronically, and available for inspection by a police officer.