Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 91-13-2 - Definitions2.1. Abstract of Conviction -- Means the report of conviction or findings required to be submitted to the Division pursuant to the provisions of W. Va. Code §§ 17B-3-4 and 17D-2A-6.2.2. Certificate of Insurance -- Means a form issued in duplicate by an insurer to an insured which meets the requirements of W. Va. Code § 17D-2A-4 and as specified in Appendix A, which has been approved by the Commissioner.2.3. Commercial Auto Coverage -- Means motor vehicle liability coverage extended to a vehicle owner under a commercial coverage form and rated from a commercial manual approved by the Insurance Commissioner.2.4. Commissioner -- Means the chief executive officer of the Division of Motor Vehicles appointed in accordance with the provisions of W. Va. Code § 17A-2-2.2.5. Crash Report -- Means the crash report completed by the investigating officer in accordance with W. Va. Code § 17C-4-7.2.6. Division -- Means the Division of Motor Vehicles.2.7. Hearing -- Means the administrative procedures conducted by the Division arising out of the enforcement of administrative driver's license suspensions and motor vehicles registration revocations provided for in W. Va. Code §§ 17A-3-3 and Chapter 17D of the W. Va. Code.2.8. Liability Insurance -- Means an insurance policy or contract as provided in W. Va. Code § 17D-2A-3 and Chapter 33 of the W. Va. Code providing liability coverage for a motor vehicle.2.9. NAIC Number -- Means the number issued by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to identify insurance companies. 2.10. On-line Insurance Verification Program or Electronic Insurance Verification Program -- Means the electronic insurance verification of continuous liability insurance coverage while a vehicle has a valid registration. This program may be used by law enforcement at the time of a traffic stop or crash investigation, by the Division for registration events and continued coverage and by the judicial system.2.11. Owner -- Means the person or persons who hold the legal title of a motor vehicle as reflected in the records of the division.2.12. Owner's Notice of Non-Plate Surrender -- Means the form, designated as WV-4S, used by the vehicle owner or owners to provide notice to the Division that a registration plate has been lost or destroyed and therefore could not be surrendered as required by W. Va. Code § 17D-2A-1 et. seq.2.13. Owner's Statement of Insurance -- Means the form prescribed by the Commissioner pursuant to W. Va. Code § 17A-3-3 which includes the insurance company name, insurance agent, the NAIC number, policy number and the policy effective date.2.14. Owner's Statement of Seasonal Insurance -- Means the form, designated as WV-4B, used to provide notice to the Division that the vehicle is used seasonally as required by W. Va. § 17D-2A-1 et seq. In addition, the owner or owners shall certify that the liability insurance is in effect during the portion of the year in which the vehicle is in actual use on the road. An owner is not required to surrender the registration plate under seasonal or periodic use circumstances.2.15. Proof of Insurance -- Means a certificate of insurance, an insurance policy, or a certificate of self insurance or an image displayed on a wireless communication device.2.16. Resolve Active Registration -- Means to bring a motor vehicle with an active title and active registration into compliance with Chapter 17D of the W. Va. Code. If an owner cannot or will not provide current liability insurance on the motor vehicle, they may resolve the active registration by surrendering the registration plate, by providing proof to the Division that they are no longer the owner, or by providing proof to the Division that the motor vehicle has been titled more recently in another state.2.17. Seasonal or Periodic Use Vehicle -- Means a recreational vehicle, antique motor vehicle, motorcycle or other motor vehicle which is stored part of the year and used seasonally.2.18. Self-Insurer -- Means a motor vehicle owner meeting the requirements of W. Va. Code § 17D-6-2.2.19. Verification of Insurance -- Means the process by which the Division or an agent of the Division verifies insurance information online electronically or by any other means available as authorized by statute, with an insurance company to determine whether or not the vehicle is or was covered by a liability policy at a certain time.