W. Va. Code § 17H-1-15
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§17H-1-15 Fully autonomous vehicle equipment standards.
Official statutory text
A fully autonomous vehicle that is designed to be operated exclusively by an ADS for all trips is not subject to motor vehicle equipment laws or rules of this state that:
(1) Relate to or support motor vehicle operation by a human driver seated in the vehicle; and
(2) Are not relevant for an ADS.
(1) Relate to or support motor vehicle operation by a human driver seated in the vehicle; and
(2) Are not relevant for an ADS.
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