West Virginia Code
Article 15. Equipment
§17C-15-9. Additional Lighting and Reflector Equipment Required on Certain Vehicles

In addition to other equipment required in this chapter the following vehicles shall be equipped as herein stated under the conditions stated in section eight of this article.
(a) On every bus or truck, whatever its size, there shall be the following:
On the rear, two reflectors, one at each side, and one stop light.
(b) On every bus or truck eighty inches or more in overall width, in addition to the requirements in paragraph (a):
On the front, two clearance lamps, one at each side.
On the rear, two clearance lamps, one at each side.
On each side, two side marker lamps, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear.
On each side, two reflectors, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear.
(c) On every truck tractor:
On the front, two clearance lamps, one at each side.
On the rear, one stop light.
(d) On every trailer or semitrailer having a gross weight in excess of three thousand pounds:
On the front, two clearance lamps, one at each side.
On each side, two side marker lamps, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear.
On each side, two reflectors, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear.
On the rear, two clearance lamps, one at each side, also two reflectors, one at each side, and one stop light.
(e) On every pole trailer in excess of three thousand pounds gross weight:
On each side, one side marker lamp and one clearance lamp which may be in combination, to show to the front, side, and rear.
On the rear of the pole trailer or load, two reflectors, one at each side.
(f) On every trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer weighing three thousand pounds gross or less:
On the rear, two reflectors, one on each side. If any trailer or semitrailer is so loaded or is of such dimensions as to obscure the stop light on the towing vehicle, then such vehicle shall also be equipped with one stop light.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 17C. Traffic Regulations and Laws of the Road

Article 15. Equipment

§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-15-8. Application of §§ 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-15-30. 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-15-39. 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. Video Screens, Video Monitors and Television Receivers in View of Driver Prohibited; Exceptions

§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; Educational Program by West Virginia State Police

§17C-15-49a. Admissibility of Use or Nonuse of Safety Belts in Civil Actions

§17C-15-50. Air Bag Fraud; Counterfeit and Nonfunctional Air Bags Prohibited; Penalties; Applicability; Exceptions