(A) For purposes of this section, the definition of an ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE is the same definition as previously set forth in § 70.02 and OPERATOR shall refer to the operator of an electric personal assistive mobility device.
(W. Va. Code § 17C-10A-1)
(B) An electric personal assistive mobility device shall be equipped with: front, rear and side reflectors; a braking system that enables the operator to bring the device to a controlled stop; and if operated at any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, a lamp that emits a white light that sufficiently illuminates the area in front of the device.
(C) An operator of an electric personal assistive mobility device traveling on a sidewalk, roadway or bicycle path shall have the rights and duties of a pedestrian and shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians. An operator shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
(D) Except as provided in this section, no other provisions of this Traffic Code shall apply to electric personal assistive mobility devices.
(W. Va. Code § 17C-10A-2) (Ord. passed 12-28-2017) Penalty, see § 77.99