W. Va. Code § 61-11-26b
Limitation on expungement for certain motor vehicle traffic control offenses
West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 61 — Crimes and Their Punishment · Status: effective
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(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of §61-11-26, §61-11-26a, and §62-16-1 et seq. of this code, no court or other tribunal has the authority to:
(1) Order the expungement of a conviction for a motor vehicle traffic control violation for a person who held a commercial driver’s license or permit or who was operating a commercial motor vehicle at the time of the offense;
(2) Enter an order or take any action to mask a charge or conviction, divert a charge, or modify the records of a charge or conviction in a manner that would prevent an offense from appearing on an offender’s commercial driving record; or
(3) Order the expungement of any conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, as provided in §61-11-26 of this code.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, no court or other tribunal may enter an order or take any other action related to a motor vehicle traffic control offense that violates any applicable federal law or regulation, including, but not limited to:
(1) The requirements or conditions contained in 23 U.S.C. §164 et seq. and 23 C.F.R. § 1275 et seq.; and
(2) The requirements or conditions contained in 49 U.S.C. § 31311 and 49 C.F.R. § 384 et seq.