HB4443

Allow municipality to order suspension of driver’s license when defendant fails to pay traffic fine

Introduced·1/16/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4443 allows municipalities to suspend driver's licenses for nonpayment of traffic fines.

West Virginia HB4443 allows municipal courts to suspend driver's licenses for failure to pay traffic fines. The bill requires individuals to enter a payment plan or pay their fines within 90 days of judgment. If they fail to do so, the municipal court clerk can notify the Division of Motor Vehicles to suspend their license. The suspension becomes effective 10 days after the order is sent. The bill also allows for late fees, judgment liens, and debt collection if payments remain unpaid.

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History

Jan 16

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 16

House

To Judiciary

Jan 16

House

Introduced in House