HB 4443 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

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

HB 4443 would allow West Virginia municipalities to suspend a person's driver's license if they fail to pay traffic fines or enter a payment plan within 90 days after a court judgment. The bill requires courts to offer payment plans based on 2% of annual net income (minimum $10 monthly), with a $25 setup fee, and imposes a $10 late fee per month for missed payments. After 90 days of nonpayment, clerks may suspend licenses, place judgment liens, or refer debts to collections (with limits on collection fees). This directly affects individuals with unpaid municipal court fines for traffic violations or related offenses.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Jan 16, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026
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