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West Virginia Open Container Law (2026)

Conditional: West Virginia law restricts only drinking, by the driver and by passengers; carrying an open or previously opened container in the passenger area is generally allowed, unlike in most states.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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West Virginia law restricts only drinking, by the driver and by passengers; carrying an open or previously opened container in the passenger area is generally allowed, unlike in most states. Driver consumption is prohibited (W. Va. Code 17C-5-2 et seq.).

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