(a) No passenger shall ride nor shall the operator permit any passenger to ride on the running boards of any motor vehicle while such vehicle is being operated on the streets or highways of this state.
(b) Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $100; upon a second conviction within one year thereafter, shall be fined not more than $200; and upon a third or subsequent conviction, shall be fined not more than $500.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 17C. Traffic Regulations and Laws of the Road
Article 14. Miscellaneous Rules
§17C-14-2. Limitations on Backing; Penalty
§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-14-13. 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