(a) All insurance carriers transacting insurance in this City shall supply a certificate of insurance to the insured or to any person subject to the registration provisions of West Virginia Code 17A-3-1 et seq., certifying that there is in effect a motor vehicle liability policy upon such motor vehicle in accordance with the provisions of West Virginia Code Article 17A- 3. The certificate shall give its effective date and the effective date of the policy and, unless the policy is issued to a person who is not the owner of a motor vehicle, shall designate by explicit description all motor vehicles covered and all replacement vehicles of similar classifications: provided, that, on and after July 1, 1985, insurance companies shall supply a certificate of insurance in duplicate for each policy term and for each vehicle included in a policy, except those listed in a fleet policy. Each such certificate of insurance shall list the name of the policyholder and the name of the vehicle owner if different from the policyholder.
The certificate shall specify for each vehicle listed therein that there is a minimum liability insurance coverage not less than the requirements of West Virginia Code 17D-4-2 and 17D-3-5.
(Ord. 8632. Passed 8-13-85.)
(Ord. 8632. Passed 8-13-85.)
(b) The certificate provided pursuant to the provisions of this section or other proof of insurance shall be carried by the insured in the appropriate vehicle for use as proof of security, and must be presented at the time of vehicle inspection as required by West Virginia Code 17C-16-1 et seq.; provided, that an insured shall not be guilty of a violation of this subsection (b) if he furnishes proof that such insurance was in effect within seven days of being cited for not carrying such certificate or other proof in such vehicle. As used in this section, “proof of insurance” means a certificate of insurance, an insurance policy, a mechanically reproduced copy of an insurance policy, a certificate of self-insurance, or a copy of the current registration issued to a motor carrier by the Public Service Commission:
(1) Through the single state registration system established pursuant to West Virginia Code 24A-6A-14; or
(2) Pursuant to the provisions of West Virginia Code 24A-6-4.
(WVaC 17D-2A-4; Ord. 10967. Passed 3-19-96.)