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CHAPTER 17C. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND LAWS OF THE ROAD
ARTICLE 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED.
- §17C-1-1 Definitions generally.
- §17C-1-2 Vehicle.
- §17C-1-3 Motor vehicle.
- §17C-1-4 Motorcycle.
- §17C-1-5 Motor-driven cycle.
- §17C-1-5a Moped.
- §17C-1-6 Authorized emergency vehicle.
- §17C-1-7 School bus.
- §17C-1-8 Bicycle.
- §17C-1-9 Truck tractor.
- §17C-1-10 Farm tractor.
- §17C-1-11 Road tractor.
- §17C-1-12 Truck.
- §17C-1-13 Bus.
- §17C-1-14 Trackless trolley coach.
- §17C-1-15 Trailer.
- §17C-1-16 Semitrailer.
- §17C-1-17 Pole trailer.
- §17C-1-18 Pneumatic tire.
- §17C-1-19 Solid tire.
- §17C-1-20 Metal tire.
- §17C-1-21 Railroad.
- §17C-1-22 Railroad train.
- §17C-1-23 Streetcar.
- §17C-1-24 Explosives.
- §17C-1-25 Flammable liquid.
- §17C-1-26 Gross weight.
- §17C-1-27 Commissioner.
- §17C-1-28 Division.
- §17C-1-29 Person.
- §17C-1-30 Pedestrian.
- §17C-1-31 Driver.
- §17C-1-32 Owner.
- §17C-1-33 Police officer.
- §17C-1-34 Local authorities.
- §17C-1-35 Street or highway.
- §17C-1-36 Private road or driveway; private property.
- §17C-1-37 Roadway.
- §17C-1-38 Sidewalk.
- §17C-1-39 Laned roadway.
- §17C-1-40 Through highway.
- §17C-1-41 Controlled-access highway.
- §17C-1-42 Intersection.
- §17C-1-43 Crosswalk.
- §17C-1-44 Safety zone.
- §17C-1-45 Business district.
- §17C-1-46 Residence district.
- §17C-1-47 Traffic-control devices.
- §17C-1-48 Traffic-control signal.
- §17C-1-49 Railroad sign or signal.
- §17C-1-50 Traffic.
- §17C-1-51 Right-of-way.
- §17C-1-52 Stop.
- §17C-1-53 Stop, stopping, or standing.
- §17C-1-54 Park.
- §17C-1-55 School grounds.
- §17C-1-56 Axle group.
- §17C-1-57 Tandem axle.
- §17C-1-58 Tandem axle weight.
- §17C-1-59 Connecting mechanism.
- §17C-1-60 Parking area.
- §17C-1-61 Institution of higher education.
- §17C-1-62 Residential street.
- §17C-1-63 Digger/derrick line truck.
- §17C-1-64 Passenger van.
- §17C-1-65 Wheelchair.
- §17C-1-66 Electric personal assistive mobility device.
ARTICLE 2. OBEDIENCE TO AND EFFECT OF TRAFFIC LAWS.
- §17C-2-1 Provisions of chapter refer to vehicles upon streets and highways; exceptions.
- §17C-2-2 Required obedience to traffic laws.
- §17C-2-3 Enforcement of chapter; designation and power of special officers; bond of special officers; failure to obey police officer or special officers.
- §17C-2-4 Obedience to chapter of public officers and employees; chapter inapplicable to persons engaged in highway surface work.
- §17C-2-5 Authorized emergency vehicles.
- §17C-2-6 Traffic laws apply to persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
- §17C-2-7 Uniformity of provisions of chapter throughout state.
- §17C-2-8 Powers of local authorities.
- §17C-2-9 Chapter not to interfere with rights of owners of real property.
ARTICLE 3. TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS.
- §17C-3-1 Adoption of manual and specifications for uniform system of traffic-control devices.
- §17C-3-2 Placing and maintaining traffic-control devices and signs on state highways.
- §17C-3-3 Local traffic-control devices.
- §17C-3-4 Obedience to traffic-control devices; official signs to be in proper position, etc; penalty.
- §17C-3-4a Obedience to traffic-control instructions at site of street or highway construction or maintenance; penalty.
- §17C-3-4b Traffic violations in construction zones; posting requirement; criminal penalty.
- §17C-3-5 Traffic-control signal legend.
- §17C-3-6 Pedestrian walk and wait signals; penalty.
- §17C-3-7 Flashing signals.
- §17C-3-8 Display of unauthorized devices, signs, etc.; such devices, etc., declared nuisance and subject to removal.
- §17C-3-9 Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals.
- §17C-3-10 Interference with official traffic-control devices by infrared or electronic devices.
- §17C-4-1 Accidents involving death or personal injuries.
- §17C-4-2 Accidents involving damage to vehicle.
- §17C-4-3 Duty to give information and render aid.
- §17C-4-4 Duty upon striking unattended vehicle.
- §17C-4-5 Duty upon striking fixtures upon a highway.
- §17C-4-6 Immediate reports of accidents.
- §17C-4-7 Written reports of accidents.
- §17C-4-8 When driver unable to report.
- §17C-4-10 Penalty for failure to report.
- §17C-4-11 Coroners to report on accident victims.
- §17C-4-12 Garages to report bullet damage.
- §17C-4-13 Repealed
- §17C-4-14 Department to tabulate and analyze accident reports.
- §17C-4-15 Any incorporated city, town, etc., may require accident reports.
- §17C-4-16 Accidents involving state and municipal property; reports to be provided.
ARTICLE 5. SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENSES.
- §17C-5-1 Negligent homicide; penalties.
- §17C-5-2 Driving under influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs; penalties.
- §17C-5-2a Definition of phrase "in this state"; phrases synonymous with driving under the influence of alcohol; validation of warrants and indictments.
- §17C-5-3 Reckless driving; penalties.
- §17C-5-4 Implied consent to test; administration at direction of law-enforcement officer; designation of type of test; definition of law-enforcement officer.
- §17C-5-5 Preliminary analysis of breath to determine alcoholic content of blood.
- §17C-5-6 How blood test administered; additional test at option of person tested; use of test results; certain immunity from liability incident to administering test.
- §17C-5-6a Taking a child into custody; driving a motor vehicle with any amount of blood alcohol.
- §17C-5-7 Refusal to submit to tests; revocation of license or privilege; consent not withdrawn if person arrested is incapable of refusal; hearing.
- §17C-5-8 Interpretation and use of chemical test.
- §17C-5-9 Right to demand test.
- §17C-5-10 Fee for withdrawing blood sample and making urine test; payment of fees.
- §17C-5-11 Municipal ordinances to contain same elements as offenses under this article; penalties in municipal ordinances required to conform to state penalties.
ARTICLE 5A. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES OR DRUGS.
- §17C-5A-1 Implied consent to administrative procedure; revocation for driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs or refusal to submit to secondary chemical test.
- §17C-5A-1a Revocation upon conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs.
- §17C-5A-2 Hearing; revocation; review.
- §17C-5A-2a Assessment of costs; special account created.
- §17C-5A-3 Safety and treatment program; reissuance of license.
- §17C-5A-3a Establishment of and participation in the Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program.
- §17C-5A-4 Search for record of prior offenses by driver.
- §17C-5A-5 Repealed
- §17C-5A-6 Repealed
- §17C-5A-7 Repealed
- §17C-5A-8 Repealed
ARTICLE 5B. POSTMORTEM TESTS FOR ALCOHOL IN PERSONS KILLED IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS.
- §17C-5B-1 Blood test for alcohol in drivers and adult pedestrians killed in motor vehicle accidents; time limit for conducting test; who may conduct test; express consent to withdraw blood from dead body granted; granting civil and criminal immunity to person conducting test; fee for test.
- §17C-5B-2 To whom and how county medical examiners report results of blood tests; such reports admissible as evidence; use of reports only for statistical and highway safety purposes.
ARTICLE 6. SPEED RESTRICTIONS.
- §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.
ARTICLE 7. DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, ETC.
- §17C-7-1 Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions; penalty.
- §17C-7-2 Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions; penalty.
- §17C-7-3 Overtaking and passing vehicle proceeding in same direction -- Passing on the left generally; penalty.
- §17C-7-4 Same -- When overtaking on the right is permitted.
- §17C-7-5 Same -- Limitations on overtaking on the left; penalty.
- §17C-7-6 Same -- Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway; penalty.
- §17C-7-7 Same -- No-passing zones; penalty.
- §17C-7-8 One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands; penalty.
- §17C-7-9 Driving on roadways laned for traffic; penalty.
- §17C-7-10 Following too closely.
- §17C-7-11 Driving on divided highways; penalty.
- §17C-7-12 Controlled-access roadway -- Driving onto or from; penalty.
- §17C-7-13 Controlled-access roadway -- Restrictions on use by nonmotorized traffic, cycles, etc.
ARTICLE 8. TURNING AND STARTING AND SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING.
- §17C-8-1 Required position and method of turning at intersections.
- §17C-8-2 Right turns; penalty.
- §17C-8-3 Left turns on two-way roadways; penalty.
- §17C-8-4 Left turns on other than two-way roadways; penalty.
- §17C-8-5 Local authorities may specify different course for turns.
- §17C-8-6 Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited; penalty.
- §17C-8-7 Starting parked, etc., vehicle.
- §17C-8-8 Turning movements and required signals; penalty.
- §17C-8-9 Signals to be given by hand and arm or signal device.
- §17C-8-10 Method of giving hand-and-arm signals.
- §17C-9-1 Vehicle approaching or entering intersection.
- §17C-9-2 Vehicle turning left at intersection.
- §17C-9-3 Vehicle entering through highway or stop intersections.
- §17C-9-4 Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway.
- §17C-9-5 Operation of vehicles and streetcars on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.
- §17C-9-6 Misdemeanor to violate provisions of article; penalty.
ARTICLE 10. PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES.
- §17C-10-1 Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations; powers of local authorities.
- §17C-10-2 Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks.
- §17C-10-3 Crossing at other than crosswalks.
- §17C-10-4 Drivers to exercise due care.
- §17C-10-5 Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks.
- §17C-10-6 Pedestrians on roadways; soliciting rides.
- §17C-10-7 Penalty for pedestrians violating the provisions of this article.
- §17C-10-8 Persons working on streets and highways.
ARTICLE 10A. OPERATION OF ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES.
- §17C-10A-1 Definitions.
- §17C-10A-2 Equipment requirements and operating standards for electric personal assistive mobility devices; applicability of motor vehicle code; penalties.
ARTICLE 11. OPERATION OF BICYCLES AND PLAY VEHICLES.
- §17C-11-1 Obedience to article; duty of parents and guardians; applicability of article to bicycles.
- §17C-11-2 Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles.
- §17C-11-3 Riding on bicycle seats; carrying more than one person on bicycle.
- §17C-11-4 Clinging to vehicles.
- §17C-11-5 Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.
- §17C-11-6 Carrying articles.
- §17C-11-7 Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
ARTICLE 11A. CHILD BICYCLE SAFETY ACT.
- §17C-11A-1 Short title.
- §17C-11A-2 Legislative findings and purpose.
- §17C-11A-3 Definitions.
- §17C-11A-4 Requirements for helmet use.
- §17C-11A-5 Sale of bicycle helmets.
- §17C-11A-6 Civil actions.
- §17C-11A-7 Penalties.
- §17C-11A-8 Ordinances
- §17C-11A-9 Bicycle safety program.
ARTICLE 12. SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED.
- §17C-12-1 Obedience to signal indicating approach of train.
- §17C-12-2 All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings.
- §17C-12-3 Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings.
- §17C-12-4 Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.
- §17C-12-5 Vehicles must stop at through highways; erection of signs.
- §17C-12-6 Stopping before emerging from alley or private driveway; penalty.
- §17C-12-7 Overtaking and passing school bus; penalties; signs and warning lights upon buses; removal of warning lights, lettering, etc., upon sale of buses; highways with separate roadways; limitation on idling.
- §17C-12-7a Signs and warning lights or alternative warning devices upon passenger vans; passing passenger van; criminal penalties.
- §17C-12-8 Special lighting equipment on school buses.
- §17C-12-9 School bus drivers may present complaint directly to magistrate.
ARTICLE 13. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING.
- §17C-13-1 Stopping, standing or parking outside of business or residence districts; penalty.
- §17C-13-2 Officers authorized to remove illegally stopped vehicles.
- §17C-13-3 Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specified places; penalty.
- §17C-13-4 Right and left parallel parking; angle parking; highway signs restricting parking, etc.; penalty.
- §17C-13-5 Removal of vehicles parked, etc., on controlled- access highway; liability for costs of removal and storage; liens for towing and storage.
- §17C-13-6 Stopping, standing or parking privileges for persons with a mobility impairment; definitions; qualification; special registration plates and removable windshield placards; expiration; application; violation; penalties.
- §17C-13-7 Signs on workers' and church buses; when lawful for such buses to stop on highways and streets.
- §17C-13-8 Disabled parking places on private facilities; signs designating places.
ARTICLE 14. MISCELLANEOUS RULES.
- §17C-14-1 Unattended motor vehicle; penalty.
- §17C-14-2 Limitations on backing; penalty.
- §17C-14-3 Repealed
- §17C-14-4 Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism; penalty.
- §17C-14-5 Passengers in seat with operator; penalty.
- §17C-14-6 Passengers on running board; penalty.
- §17C-14-7 Driving on mountain highways; penalty.
- §17C-14-8 Coasting prohibited; penalty.
- §17C-14-9 Following authorized emergency vehicles; penalty.
- §17C-14-9a Approaching authorized emergency vehicles; penalties.
- §17C-14-10 Crossing fire hose; penalty.
- §17C-14-11 Putting glass, etc., on highway.
- §17C-14-12 School bus rules.
- §17C-14-13 Vehicles parked on private property; penalty.
- §17C-14-13a Police officers authorized to conduct investigations on private property.
- §17C-14-14 Unlawful to litter from motor vehicle; penalty; rule making.
- §17C-15-1 Unsafe and improperly equipped vehicles; additional parts and accessories; applicability of article to farm and road equipment.
- §17C-15-2 When lighted lamps are required.
- §17C-15-3 Visibility distance and mounted height of lamps.
- §17C-15-4 Head lamps on motor vehicles.
- §17C-15-5 Tail lamps.
- §17C-15-6 Penalty for violations of the provisions of this article.
- §17C-15-7 Repealed
- §; 17C-15-9 to 17C-15-13.
- §17C-15-9 Additional lighting and reflector equipment required on certain vehicles.
- §17C-15-10 Color of clearance lamps, side marker lamps and reflectors.
- §17C-15-11 Mounting of reflectors, clearance lamps and side marker lamps.
- §17C-15-12 Visibility of reflectors, clearance lamps and marker lamps.
- §17C-15-13 Obstructed lights not required to be lighted.
- §17C-15-14 Lamp or flag on projecting load.
- §17C-15-15 Lamps on parked vehicles.
- §17C-15-16 Lamps on animal-drawn and other vehicles and equipment.
- §17C-15-17 Spot lamps and other auxiliary lamps.
- §17C-15-18 Signal lamps and signal devices.
- §17C-15-19 Additional lighting equipment.
- §17C-15-20 Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment -- Requirements generally.
- §17C-15-21 Same -- Use of; dimming lights upon approaching or overtaking.
- §17C-15-22 Single-beam road-lighting equipment.
- §17C-15-23 Lighting equipment on motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and mopeds.
- §17C-15-24 Alternate road-lighting equipment.
- §17C-15-25 Number of driving lamps required or permitted.
- §17C-15-26 Special restrictions on lamps.
- §17C-15-27 Standards for lights on snow removal equipment.
- §17C-15-28 Selling and using unapproved lamps or equipment; legibility of name, etc., of approved equipment; use of improperly mounted, etc., equipment.
- §17C-15-29 Authority of division of highways with reference to lighting devices.
- §17C-15-30 Revocation of certificate of approval on lighting devices.
- §17C-15-31 Brakes -- Generally.
- §17C-15-32 Brakes on motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and mopeds.
- §17C-15-33 Horns and warning devices.
- §17C-15-34 Mufflers; prevention of noise, fumes and smoke.
- §17C-15-35 Mirrors.
- §17C-15-36 Windshields must be unobstructed and equipped with wipers.
- §17C-15-36a Sun screening devices; penalty.
- §17C-15-37 Tire equipment restrictions; rules and regulations as to certain tires.
- §17C-15-38 Safety glass in motor vehicles.
- §17C-15-39 Flares and other warning devices to be carried in certain vehicles.
- §17C-15-40 Display of warning devices when vehicle is disabled.
- §17C-15-41 Vehicles transporting explosives.
- §17C-15-42 Television receivers in view of driver prohibited.
- §17C-15-43 Vehicles to be equipped with safety belts.
- §17C-15-44 Safety equipment and requirements for motorcyclists, motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and mopeds; motorcycle safety standards and education committee.
- §17C-15-45 Certification labels on mopeds.
- §17C-15-46 Child passenger safety devices required; child safety seats and booster seats.
- §17C-15-47 Commercial towing vehicles to employ safety chains.
- §17C-15-48 Alteration of motor vehicles; bumper height limits; other modifications; exceptions; required inspection; and rules of division of public safety.
- §17C-15-49 Operation of vehicles with safety belts; exception; penalty; civil actions; educational program by division of public safety.
- §17C-15-50 Deployed restraint systems resale or reinstallation prohibited.
ARTICLE 16. INSPECTION OF VEHICLES.
- §17C-16-1 Vehicles not to operate without required equipment or in unsafe condition.
- §17C-16-2 Inspection by department of public safety.
- §17C-16-3 Owners and drivers to comply with inspection laws.
- §17C-16-4 Commissioner to require periodical inspection; acceptance of certificate of inspection from another state; suspension of registration of unsafe vehicles.
- §17C-16-5 Permit for official inspection stations; fees for and certificate of inspection.
- §17C-16-6 Assignment, transfer and posting of official inspection station permit; issuance and record of certificate of inspection; inspection fee.
- §17C-16-7 Improper representation as official stations.
- §17C-16-8 False certificates.
- §17C-16-9 Operation without certificate or failure to produce certificate; penalty for misdemeanor.
ARTICLE 17. SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD.
- §17C-17-1 Unlawful to exceed size and weight limitations; application of article to fire apparatus, farm machinery, etc.;"operate a vehicle or combination of vehicles" construed.
- §17C-17-2 Width of vehicles.
- §17C-17-3 Projecting loads on passenger vehicles.
- §17C-17-4 Height and length of vehicles and loads.
- §17C-17-5 Special load limits.
- §17C-17-6 Loads to be securely fastened and not allowed to leak, escape, etc.
- §17C-17-6a Vehicles transporting compressed gas containers.
- §17C-17-7 Trailers and towed vehicles.
- §17C-17-8 Single-axle load limit.
- §17C-17-8a Tandem-axle load limit for the national system of interstate and defense highways.
- §17C-17-9a Gross weight of vehicles and loads.
- §17C-17-10 Officers may weigh, measure or examine vehicles and require removal or rearrangement of excess loads.
- §17C-17-11 Permits for excess size and weight.
- §17C-17-11a Authority of commissioner of the department of highways to increase weight limitations upon highways designated by him.
- §17C-17-11b Authority of state road commissioner to increase length limitations upon highways designated by him.
- §17C-17-11c Designating an industrial road; setting weight limits.
- §17C-17-11d Establishing maximum road highway weights.
- §17C-17-12 When state road commission or local authorities may restrict right to use highways.
- §17C-17-13 Liability for damage to highway or structure.
- §17C-17-14 Penalties for violation of weight laws; impounding vehicles.
ARTICLE 17A. REGULATION OF THE COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION OF COAL.
- §17C-17A-1 Legislative findings and creation of program.
- §17C-17A-2 Definitions.
- §17C-17A-3 Authority of the Division of Highways and Public Service Commission generally.
- §17C-17A-4 Special permit issuance; and promulgation of rules.
- §17C-17A-5 Operation of coal trucks under special permits; weight limitations; payment of permit fees.
- §17C-17A-6 Reporting requirements for shippers, vehicle owners and receivers of coal transported on public highways.
- §17C-17A-7 Permit application procedure.
- §17C-17A-8 Powers and duties of the commission.
- §17C-17A-9 Administrative sanctions.
- §17C-17A-10 Penalties for violation of weight laws; impounding vehicles.
- §17C-17A-11 Effective date.
- §17C-17A-12 Designating special coal resource transportation roads, highways and bridges.
- §17C-17A-13 Authority of the commissioner of the division of highways relating to road and bridge repair on designated coal resource transportation roads.
- §17C-17A-14 Exclusion of off-road vehicles.
- §17C-17A-15 Exclusion of interstate highways.
- §17C-17A-16 Spotting unlawful; penalties.
ARTICLE 17B. TRANSFER OF CERTAIN JURISDICTION AND EMPLOYEES TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
- §17C-17B-1 Legislative findings and purposes.
- §17C-17B-2 Transfer of jurisdiction over vehicle weight enforcement and excess weight permit issuances to public service commission.
- §17C-17B-3 Transfer of certain employees from department of transportation to public service commission.
- §17C-17B-4 Costs of enforcement to be funded from revenues in General Revenue Fund or from fees collected by Public Service Commission.
- §17C-17B-5 Exceptions.
ARTICLE 19. PARTIES, PROCEDURE UPON ARREST AND REPORTS IN CRIMINAL CASES.
- §17C-19-1 Parties to a crime.
- §17C-19-2 Offenses by persons owning or controlling vehicles; owner present in vehicle to be arrested rather than driver for certain traffic violations.
- §17C-19-3 When person arrested must be taken immediately before a magistrate or court.
- §17C-19-4 When person arrested to be given five days' notice to appear in court.
- §17C-19-5 Procedure prescribed by article not exclusive.
- §17C-19-6 Form for and records of books of traffic citations.
- §17C-19-7 Disposition and records of traffic citations.
- §17C-19-8 Record of traffic cases.
- §17C-19-9 Jurisdiction of crimes by justices.
- §17C-19-10 Guaranteed arrest bond certificates as cash bail.
ARTICLE 20. WEST VIRGINIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION.
ARTICLE 21. EFFECT OF CHAPTER.
- §17C-22-1 Ridesharing arrangement defined.
- §17C-22-2 Common carrier laws do not apply to ridesharing; requiring liability insurance.
- §17C-22-3 Workers' compensation law does not apply to ridesharing; exceptions thereto.
- §17C-22-4 Liability of employer.
- §17C-22-5 County or municipal licenses and taxes.
- §17C-22-6 Overtime compensation and minimum wage law.
- §17C-22-7 Certain ridesharing vehicles are not commercial vehicles or buses; exemption from registration; driver not chauffeur.
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