§ 301.37 STREET OR HIGHWAY; ALLEY.

   (a)   STREET or HIGHWAY. The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.

(W. Va. Code 17C-1-35)

   (b)   ALLEY. A street or highway intended to provide access to the rear or side of lots or buildings in urban districts and not intended for the purpose of through vehicular traffic.