West Virginia school zones require drivers to slow down to 15 MPH for children safety. This helps reduce injury risk and allows time to react to unexpected movements.

These areas have frequent stops, crosswalks, and pedestrian activity. A 25 MPH speed helps drivers maintain control and react safely to potential hazards.

Drivers should know that 55 MPH is the default for most roads in West Virginia unless signs indicate otherwise. Adjust this speed for traffic or road conditions.

Limited access roads allow for higher speeds due to fewer intersections and controlled access. However, always drive slower if conditions demand it.

You must not drive so slowly that you obstruct safe, normal-speed traffic. Keep right and let faster vehicles pass if youre moving slower than others.

This allows other vehicles to pass safely on the left, reducing congestion and improving highway safety.

There is no allowance for going 5 to 10 MPH over the speed limit. Even small amounts over the limit can result in tickets and increased crash risk.

Driving within the limit gives you more time to react and reduces impact force, helping protect you and others on the road.

The right speed is not always the posted one. On wet, icy, or crowded roads, a slower speed helps avoid losing control or causing a crash.

The law allows enforcement against unsafe speeds even when below the posted limit, especially in dangerous weather or traffic situations.

There is no legal allowance to exceed the limit by a few miles per hour. Enforcement can occur at even minor speed overages.

West Virginia move over Law requires drivers to slow down and change lanes when passing emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicles stopped with flashing lights.

Speeding violations carry between 3 and 11 points depending on how far over the limit you were driving. Accumulating 11 points can lead to suspension.

Speeding in a school zone is a serious violation and carries enhanced penalties including fines and points on your license.