The commissioner may destroy any records of the division which have been maintained on file for three years which he or she deems obsolete and of no further service in carrying out the powers and duties of the division: Provided, That where it is shown that both parties to an accident have filed valid evidence of insurance, the records relating thereto may be destroyed after a period of six months.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 2. Division of Motor Vehicles
§17A-2-1. Department Continued
§17A-2-2. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles -- Office Created; Term; to Devote Entire Time to Duties
§17A-2-3. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles -- Qualifications; Not to Hold Other Office
§17A-2-4. Same -- Vacancy in Office
§17A-2-5. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles -- Oath and Bond
§17A-2-6. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles -- Salary and Expenses
§17A-2-7. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles -- Organization of Department; Assistants and Employees
§17A-2-8. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles -- Office
§17A-2-9. Same -- Powers and Duties; Rules; Seal
§17A-2-10. Motor Vehicles Commissioner -- Reciprocal Agreements With Other States
§17A-2-11. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles -- Delegation of Powers and Duties
§17A-2-12. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles -- Commissioner to Prescribe Forms
§17A-2-14. Destruction of Records
§17A-2-15. Examination, Granting and Rejection of Applications
§17A-2-16. Cancellation, Suspension, Seizure, etc., of Documents and Plates
§17A-2-17. Distribution of Synopsis of Motor Vehicle Laws
§17A-2-18. Department May Summon Witnesses and Take Testimony
§17A-2-20. Legal Service Rendered Commissioner
§17A-2-21. Motor Vehicle Fees Fund
§17A-2-22. Administrative Expense
§17A-2-23. Worthless Checks Tendered for Fees and Taxes; Penalty
§17A-2-25. Agreements With West Virginia Parkways Authority
§17A-2-26. Enrollment of Persons With Communication Disability
§17A-2-27. Form for Inclusion in Enrollment List With a Communication Disability