Definitions.
Charleston, W. Va., City Code § 114-862
in effectSec. 114-862. - Definitions.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth below:
All-terrain vehicle (ATV) means any motor vehicle designed for off-highway use, having a seat or saddle designed to be straddled by the operator, and handlebars for steering control, or as otherwise defined in W. Va. Code § 17A-1-1, or any successor substitute thereto.
Motor vehicle means every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
Minor means any person under the age of 18.
(Bill No. 6983, § 31-252, 6-2-2003)
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_ARTXIIIARRVE_S114-862DEFetched: 11/7/2026
