West Virginia License Suspension Changes

Summary

West Virginia House Bill 4958, effective July 1, 2020, prohibits suspending drivers licenses due to unpaid court fees or fines. The law applies statewide and allows for the reinstatement of licenses suspended solely for unpaid court costs without a fee. It does not apply to suspensions due to DUI or other serious offenses. The DMV must notify affected drivers and provide a way to apply for reinstatement. If you receive a ticket and dont pay it, it may turn into a warrant for your arrest and additional fines, but it wont directly lead to license suspension due to this law. Always consider paying or contesting the ticket legally.

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they have a new law where you can’t have a suspended license for fees as unpaid courts costs
Indeed, West Virginia changed its laws regarding driver license suspensions:
- Unpaid court fees no longer lead to license suspension.
- The law came into effect on July *, *.
- It aims to reduce the cycle of debt and legal issues.

For more details, you may want to consult local legal assistance or WV DMV.
What is the law?
The law you're referring to is West Virginia House Bill *. Key points are:
- It disallows driver's license suspension due to unpaid court fees or fines.
- It became effective from July *, *.
- Reinstate licenses suspended solely for unpaid court costs without fees.
Is this for the whole state? How would I make a magistrate office aware of this in my motion to dismiss traffic citation
Yes, the law applies statewide. To make the magistrate aware, include these details in your motion to dismiss:
- Cite West Virginia House Bill *.
- State it disallows license suspension for unpaid court costs.
- Mention the effective date as July *, *.

Always seek legal advice to ensure accurate representation.
List everything about house bill * in wv
West Virginia House Bill *:
- Prohibits suspending driver's licenses due to unpaid court fines.
- Effective from July *, *.
- Applies to all prior, current, and future suspensions.
- Allows reinstatement of licenses suspended solely for unpaid court fees.
- The Department of Motor Vehicles must notify affected drivers.
Anything else about it? That seems too vague
Other key details about WV House Bill * include:
- It does not apply to suspensions due to DUI or other serious offenses.
- The DMV must provide a way for drivers to apply for reinstatement.
- No reinstatement fee if suspension was only for unpaid court costs.
- Provides for a payment plan option for drivers with unpaid fees.
What about if you get a ticket and don’t pay it?
If you receive a ticket and don't pay it in West Virginia:
- The ticket may turn into a warrant for your arrest.
- You might face additional fines.
- It won't directly lead to license suspension due to House Bill *.
Always consider paying or contesting the ticket legally.