# W. Va. Code § 17B-1D-2: Program established

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17B_A1D_S2

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 17B-1D-2
- **Heading:** Program established
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 17B / Article 1D / Section 2

## Text

(a) The West Virginia motorcycle safety education program is hereby established within the division to be administered by the commissioner. The program shall include rider training courses and instructor training courses. It may also include efforts to enhance public motorcycle safety awareness, alcohol and drug effects awareness for motorcyclists, driver improvement efforts, licensing improvement efforts, program promotion and other efforts to enhance motorcycle safety through education.

(b) The commissioner shall appoint a program coordinator who shall oversee and direct the program, and conduct an annual evaluation. Rider training courses shall be conducted annually in no fewer than four sites throughout the state, commencing no later than July 1, 1996.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 17B-1D-1 §17B-1D-1. Legislative findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17B_A1D_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17B-1D-2 §17B-1D-2. Program established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17B_A1D_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17B-1D-3 §17B-1D-3. Rider training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17B_A1D_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17B-1D-4 §17B-1D-4. Instructor training and qualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17B_A1D_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17B-1D-5 §17B-1D-5. Program implementation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17B_A1D_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17B-1D-6 §17B-1D-6. Exemption from motorcycle license examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17B_A1D_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17B-1D-7 §17B-1D-7. Motorcycle safety account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17B_A1D_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17B-1D-8 §17B-1D-8. Motorcycle safety awareness board continued.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17B_A1D_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17B-1D-9 §17B-1D-9. Authority to promulgate rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17B_A1D_S9.md)

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