17C-6-1 Speed limitations generally; penalty
17C-6-2 Establishment of state speed zones
17C-6-3 When local authorities may alter speed limits
17C-6-3a Minimum speed regulations; penalty
17C-6-4 Special speed limitations on vehicles not designed for carrying passengers and equipped with pneumatic tires
17C-6-5 Special speed limitations; penalty
17C-6-6 Charging violations; rule in civil actions
17C-6-7 Prima facie evidence of speed by devices employing microwaves or reflected light; placing of signs relative to radar or laser
17C-6-7a Prohibition of the use of traffic law photo-monitoring devices to detect or prove traffic law violations
17C-6-8 Racing on streets and highways prohibited; legislative findings; penalties; mandatory revocation of licenses
17C-6-9 Slow-moving vehicle emblem
17C-6-10 Enforcement of article with respect to operations of commercial motor vehicles
17C-6-11 Special speed limitations when meeting or overtaking waste service vehicles; penalty

Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 17C > Article 6 - Speed Restrictions

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Judgment: includes decrees and orders for the payment of money, or the conveyance or delivery of land or personal property, or some interest therein, or any undertaking, bond or recognizance which has the legal effect of a judgment. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.