West Virginia Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)

West Virginia does not have any statutes or regulations that prohibit driving barefoot. The West Virginia Code and DMV guidelines do not require drivers to wear shoes. Driving barefoot is legal and unrestricted.

West Virginia Code § 17C-11-3 requires vehicles to be driven within a single lane and prohibits lane splitting by motorcycles. Motorcyclists may not ride between lanes or rows of vehicles.

License plate covers are restricted in West Virginia. No significant legislative changes since 2023, but there is a continued emphasis on ensuring that plates are not obstructed.

Radar detectors are legal in West Virginia for private passenger vehicles. West Virginia Code does not restrict possession or use of radar detectors, and their sale is allowed. Commercial vehicles may be regulated federally.

Radar jammers are federally illegal in all states including West Virginia under FCC regulations. There have been no recent legislative changes in West Virginia regarding laser jammers.

Right turn on red is legal in West Virginia after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. West Virginia law permits a right turn on a red light after a complete stop, unless a sign specifically prohibits it.

Studded Snow Tires are legal in West Virginia. The use of studded tires is restricted to specific winter months in West Virginia.

Window Tinting is legal in West Virginia. Windshield tinting is allowed only above the AS-1 line. Rear side and back windows may be tinted without restriction. Medical exemptions apply under W. Va. Code § 17C-15-24.