W. Va. Code § 17B-2-9
License to be carried and exhibited on demand; penalty
West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 17B — Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses · Status: effective
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- W. Va. Code § 17B-2-9, License to be carried and exhibited on demand; penalty, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2369895
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(a) Every licensee shall have his or her driver's license in such person's immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display the same, upon demand of a magistrate, municipal judge, circuit court judge, peace officer, or an employee of the division.
(b) Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $500: Provided, That no person charged with violating this section shall be convicted if such person produces in court or at the office of the arresting officer a driver's license issued to such person and valid at the time of such person's arrest.