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| West Virginia |
Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: West Virginia
Low-speed vehicles may only operate on private and public roads and streets where the speed limit is up to 25 miles per hour. All low-speed vehicles must comply with federal safety standards established in Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500. Any person operating a low-speed vehicle must hold a valid driver's license. (Reference West Virginia Code 17A-3-2)
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| West Virginia |
Idle Reduction Weight Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: West Virginia
Any motor vehicle equipped with qualified idle reduction technology may exceed the state gross and axle weight limits by up to 550 pounds, as provided under Title 23 U.S. Code, section 127(a)(12), to compensate for the added weight of the idle reduction technology. (Reference West Virginia Code 17C-13A-4)
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| West Virginia |
Idle Reduction Requirement |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: West Virginia
A commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more may not idle for more than 15 minutes in any 60-minute period. Exceptions apply, including those pertaining to emergency vehicles, auxiliary power unit use, and outside temperature. Additionally, exemptions apply to diesel vehicles with a label issued by the California Air Resources Board and diesel vehicles powered by clean diesel technology or biodiesel. (Reference West Virginia Code 17C-13A-1 through 17C-13A-3)
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| West Virginia |
Alternative Fuels Tax |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: West Virginia
Alternative fuels are subject to an excise tax at a rate of $0.205 per gasoline gallon equivalent, with a variable component equal to at least 5% of the average wholesale price of the fuel. (Reference West Virginia Code 11-14C-2, 11-14C-5, 11-14C-6a, 11-15A-13a, and 11-15-18b)
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| West Virginia |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fee |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: West Virginia
In addition to standard registration fees, owners of vehicles fueled with natural gas, hydrogen, or electricity must pay an annual fee of $200. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $100. (Reference West Virginia Code 17A-10-3C)
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