(a) The driver of any motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade shall not coast with the gears of such vehicle in neutral.
(b) The driver of a commercial motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade shall not coast with the clutch disengaged.
(c) 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