{"data":{"id":"us-wv/w.-va.-code-17c-14-7","jurisdiction":"us-wv","citation":"W. Va. Code § 17C-14-7","heading":"Driving on mountain highways; penalty.","body":"(a) The driver of a motor vehicle traveling through defiles or canyons or on mountain highways shall hold such motor vehicle under control and as near the right-hand edge of the highway as reasonably possible and, upon approaching any curve where the view is obstructed within a distance of two hundred feet along the highway, shall give audible warning with the horn of such motor vehicle.\n(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.","path":["CHAPTER 17C. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND LAWS OF THE ROAD.","ARTICLE 14. MISCELLANEOUS RULES."],"source_url":"https://code.wvlegislature.gov/17C-14-7/","current_through":"as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T00:24:24Z","sha256":"1bd4ed63ec5436a8d9f14db3fef90d9fddc27d0bd4f659e33d5c86854657dd94","source_id":"us-wv","stale":true,"prev":"us-wv/w.-va.-code-17c-14-6","next":"us-wv/w.-va.-code-17c-14-8"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}