§ 371.09 ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE.
   (a)   For purposes of this section, the definition of an “electric personal assistive mobility device” is the same definition as previously set forth in § 301.081 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:
      (1)   Front, rear and side reflectors;
      (2)   A braking system that enables the operator to bring the device to a controlled stop; and
      (3)   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 the motor vehicle code shall apply to electric personal assistive mobility devices.
(W.Va. Code § 17C-10A-2)