17C-12-1 Obedience to signal indicating approach of train
17C-12-2 All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings
17C-12-3 Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings
17C-12-4 Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings
17C-12-5 Vehicles must stop at through highways; erection of signs
17C-12-6 Stopping before emerging from alley or private driveway; penalty
17C-12-7 Overtaking and passing school bus; penalties; signs and warning lights upon buses; requirements for sale of buses; mounting of cameras; educational information campaign; limitation on idling
17C-12-7a Signs and warning lights or alternative warning devices upon passenger vans; passing passenger van; criminal penalties
17C-12-8 Special lighting equipment on school buses
17C-12-9 School bus drivers may present complaint directly to magistrate
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Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 17C > Article 12 - Special Stops Required

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
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  • Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10