To require municipalities issuing tickets to charge the entire fee for tickets
HB 4540 requires municipalities and courts to send written notice at least 30 days before suspending licenses for unpaid traffic tickets, clearly listing both the fine owed and the administrative fee. It mandates that courts forward any collected administrative fees directly to the state division. The bill applies to most traffic violations (excluding parking tickets) and affects drivers who fail to pay citations in West Virginia. This changes how courts handle fee collection and license suspension notices for motor vehicle violations.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Jan 19, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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