At the time of investigation of a motor vehicle offense or accident in the City by the Police Department or when a vehicle is stopped by such police officer for reasonable cause, the officer making such investigation shall inquire of the operators of any motor vehicle involved as to the existence upon such vehicle or vehicles of the proof of insurance or other security required by the provisions of West Virginia Code and upon a finding by such law enforcement officer or agent thereof that the security required by the provisions of West Virginia Code 17D-2A-1 et seq. is not in effect as to any such vehicle, he shall notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of such finding within five days if no citation requiring a court appearance is issued; provided, that such police officer shall not stop vehicles solely to inquire as to the certificate of insurance. A defendant, who is charged with a traffic offense that requires an appearance in court, shall present the court at the time of his or her appearance or subsequent appearance with proof that the defendant had security at the time of the traffic offense as required by law. If, as a result of the defendant's failure to show proof, the court determines that the defendant has violated the law in these particulars, it shall notify the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles within five days.
(Ord. 0-615. Passed 3-12-91.)