Section
General Provisions
72.001 Vehicles on sidewalks; generally
72.002 Vehicles on sidewalks; at gasoline service stations
72.003 Vehicles to stop before crossing sidewalk or entering street
72.004 Backing over streets, alleys and intersections
72.005 Backing wagons or trucks into curbs; double parking
72.006 Speed limit zones
72.007 U-turns
72.008 Definitions
Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws
72.020 Applicability to vehicles upon streets and highways; exceptions
72.021 Obedience; required
72.022 Obedience; public officers and employees; inapplicable to persons engaged in highway surface work
72.023 Authorized emergency vehicles
72.024 Applicability to persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles
72.025 No interference with rights of owners of real property
Traffic, Signs, Signals and Markings
72.040 Obedience to traffic-control devices and instructions; official signs to be in proper position and the like
72.041 Obedience to traffic-control devices and instructions; at site of street or highway construction or maintenance
72.042 Traffic-control signal legend
72.043 Pedestrian walks and wait signals
72.044 Flashing signals
72.045 Display of unauthorized devices, signs and the like; such devices and the like declared nuisance and subject to removal
72.046 Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals
Serious Traffic Offenses
72.060 Driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs; penalties
72.061 Definition of phrase “in the city”; phrases synonymous with driving under the influence of alcohol; validation of warrants
72.062 Reckless driving
Speed Restrictions
72.075 Speed limitations generally
72.076 Minimum speed regulations
72.077 Special speed limitations; vehicles not designed for carrying passengers and equipped with pneumatic tires
72.078 Special speed limitations; all other vehicles
72.079 Charging violations; rule in civil actions
72.080 Prima facie evidence of speed by devices employing microwaves; placing of signs relative to radar
72.081 Racing on streets and highways
Driving on Right Side of Roadway, Passing and the Like
72.095 Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions
72.096 Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
72.097 Overtaking and passing vehicle proceeding in same directions; passing on the left generally
72.098 Overtaking and passing vehicle proceeding in same directions; when overtaking on the right is permitted
72.099 Overtaking and passing vehicle proceeding in same directions; limitations on overtaking on the left
72.100 Overtaking and passing vehicle proceeding in same directions; further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway
72.101 Overtaking and passing vehicle proceeding in same directions; no-passing zones
72.102 One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands
72.103 Driving on roadways laned for traffic
72.104 Following too closely
72.105 Driving on divided highways
72.106 Controlled-access roadway
Turning and Starting
72.120 Required position and method of turning at intersections
72.121 Right turns
72.122 Left turns on two-way roadways
72.123 Left turns on other than two-way roadways
72.124 Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited
72.125 Starting parked, and the like, vehicle
72.126 Opening and closing of vehicle doors
72.127 Turning movements and required signals
72.128 Signals to be given by hand and arm or signal device
72.129 Method of giving hand-and-arm signals
Right-of-Way
72.140 Vehicle approaching or entering intersection
72.141 Vehicle turning left at intersection
72.142 Vehicle entering through highway or stop intersections
72.143 Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway
72.144 Operation of vehicles and streetcars on approach of authorized emergency vehicles
Miscellaneous Rules
72.155 Unattended motor vehicle
72.156 Limitations on backing
72.157 Obstruction to driver’s view or driving mechanism
72.158 Passengers in seat with operator
72.159 Passengers on running board
72.160 Driving on mountain highways
72.161 Coasting prohibited
72.162 Following fire apparatus
72.163 Crossing fire hose
72.164 Putting glass and the like on highway
72.165 Vehicles parked on private property
72.166 Driving without inspection certificate or license
72.167 Prohibition against skidding, spinning of wheels and excessive noise
Special Stops Required
72.180 Railroad crossings; generally
72.181 Railroad crossings; all vehicles must stop at certain crossings
72.182 Railroad crossings; certain vehicles must stop at all crossings
72.183 Railroad crossings; moving heavy equipment
72.184 Vehicles must stop at through highways; erection of signs
72.185 Stopping before emerging from alley or private driveway
72.186 Overtaking and passing school bus; highways with separate roadways
Accidents
72.200 Accidents involving death or personal injuries
72.201 Accidents involving damage to vehicle
72.202 Duty to give information and render aid
72.203 Duty upon striking unattended vehicle
72.204 Duty upon striking fixtures upon highway
72.205 Immediate report to Police Department
72.206 Written reports; required
72.207 Written reports; when driver unable to report
72.208 Garages to report accidents and bullet damage
72.209 Accident reports to be confidential
72.999 Penalty
Statutory reference:
Authority of city to regulate the standing and parking of vehicles on streets under city’s jurisdiction, see W.Va. Code § 17C-2-8(a)(1)
Authority of city to regulate the use of streets, crosswalks and public places belonging to city, see W.Va. Code § 8-12-5(4)
State motor vehicle law relating to stopping, standing and parking, see W.Va. Code §§ 17C-13-1 et seq.