Additional requirements for operation between sunset and sunrise.
Charleston, W. Va., City Code § 114-917
in effectSec. 114-917. - Additional requirements for operation between sunset and sunrise.
Every motorized scooter operated after sunset and before sunrise shall be equipped with the following:
(1) A lamp emitting a white light which, while the motorized scooter is in motion, illuminates the roadway in front of the operator and is visible from a distance of 300 feet in front and from the sides of the motorized scooter.
(2) A lamp emitting a red light on the rear that is visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear.
(3) A white or yellow reflector on each side visible from the front and rear of the motorized scooter from a distance of 200 feet.
(4) A lamp or lamp combination, emitting a white light, attached to the operator and visible from a distance of 300 feet in front and from the sides of the motorized scooter, may be used in lieu of the lamp required by subsection (1) hereof.
(Bill No. 7956, 8-15-2022)
Source: City of Charleston, West Virginia, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wv/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH114TROR_ARTXIVMOSC_S114-917ADREOPBESUSUFetched: 11/7/2026