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West Virginia
Within 2 mi of designated routes
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
877-982-7623
Federal Highway Admin
304-347-5928
Cell Emergency Number
911 *77
Time Zone
Eastern
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Urban Interstates Cars: 60 or 65, Trucks: 60 or 65
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 60 or 65, Trucks: 60 or 65
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, Up to $200 or 20 days in jail, or both, Workers Must Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Not Permitted
State Handheld Device Ban
Yes
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
8 - 17 in All Seats, >18 in Front Seats, $25
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Weekly, Upheld under state and Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.15
Open Container Law
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
All riders
Bicycle Helmet Laws
under 15
Gun Law Simple Summary
Open carry is allowed. Concealed permits with reciprocal states.
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes - Law permits deadly force in public places with no duty to retreat
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.565
Truck Access Policies
Within 2 mi of designated routes
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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