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West Virginia Move Over Law Laws (2026)
Info: In West Virginia, when you approach a stopped vehicle showing flashing or hazard lights, change lanes away from it if you can.
InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026
In West Virginia, when you approach a stopped vehicle showing flashing or hazard lights, change lanes away from it if you can. If you can't, slow to 15 mph on an undivided road or 25 mph on a divided one. A 2025 change expanded the law to cover all vehicles.
Official source: code.wvlegislature.gov →
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