Laws and Permits for Disabled Drivers in West Virginia
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Types of plates and plates
The state of West Virginia offers a variety of parking permits for people with disabilities. These include:
- Permanent plaques
- Permanent license plates
- Temporary signs
Application
If you have a qualifying disability in West Virginia, you can apply for a special plaque or plaque. You can also apply if you drive a vehicle that transports people with disabilities on a daily basis. You must complete an application for reduced mobility parking.
Visitors
If you are visiting West Virginia from out of state and have a license plate or plate with a disability in your home state, then West Virginia will grant you the same rights and privileges as your home state.
Rules
If you have a sign or sign for the disabled, then you can use any place for the disabled. However, keep in mind:
You cannot lend your permission to anyone
Your sign should be hung from your rearview mirror or placed on your dashboard if you don't have a rearview mirror.
When driving, you must remove the label from the rear view mirror.
check
Your application must be reviewed by a doctor, chiropractor, paramedic, or experienced nurse practitioner.
Payment Information
Fees apply to license plates only, and license plate requests must be accompanied by a five dollar fee filed at:
Motor Vehicle Division
Posters and signs for persons with mobility impairments
Mailbox 17010
Charleston, WV 25317
Disabled Veterans Numbers
If you are a veteran and are 100% disabled due to military service, you can obtain a special license plate by completing the Disabled Veteran Number Application. You must be certified by the DVA in West Virginia.
Renewals
All permissions expire. A permanent disability plate must be renewed after five years and a temporary plate after six months. License plates must be updated along with your vehicle registration.
Lost or stolen posters
If your plate is lost, stolen, or damaged to the point of being unrecognisable, you must complete the relevant paperwork again, but you will not be required to provide a medical certificate.
If you are a disabled person in West Virginia, you are entitled to certain rights and benefits under the law. However, these rights will not automatically be granted to you - you must apply for them and complete the appropriate paperwork as required by the state. Once you do this, you will be able to enjoy the benefits of the disabled driver laws in West Virginia.
