Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 48, November 27, 2024
Section 91-10-4 - Application Procedure4.1. Application For a Special License Plate. 4.1.1. Upon proper application, on the form prescribed by the Commissioner and completion of all requested information, including the physician certification, a person who is a resident of West Virginia with a disability as defined in Section 3 of this Rule, shall be issued no more than two special license plates for not more than two Class A vehicles registered in West Virginia in the applicant's name.4.1.2. The fee for the issuance of a special license plate shall not exceed the fee charged for a regular issue license plate for the same class or weight of vehicle. However, any application for a duplicate special license plate shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed in W. Va. Code § 17A-10-11 and certification that the original plate was lost, stolen, or otherwise unusable.4.1.3. Upon request, one permanent removable windshield placard may be issued to the applicant who already has one special plate. However, an applicant who has obtained two special license plates is not eligible for any removable windshield placards.4.2. Application For a Permanent Removable Windshield Placard.4.2.1. Upon proper application, on the form prescribed by the Commissioner and completion of all requested information, including the physician certification, a person who is a resident of West Virginia with a disability as defined in Section 3 of this Rule shall be issued one permanent removable windshield placard. In accordance with the provisions of W. Va. Code § 17C-13-6, there is no fee for the permanent removable windshield placard.4.2.2. Upon request, the Commissioner may issue one additional permanent removable windshield placard to an applicant who does not have a special license plate for a maximum of two permanent removable windshield placards.4.3. Application For A Temporary Removable Windshield Placard.4.3.1. Upon proper application, on the form prescribed by the Commissioner, and completion of all requested information, including the physician certification, a person who is a resident of West Virginia with a disability as defined in Section 3 of this Rule shall be issued one temporary removable windshield placard for a period of time not to exceed six months.4.3.2. Upon request, the Commissioner may issue an applicant one additional temporary removable windshield placard.4.4. Upon application of a West Virginia organization which transports persons with disabilities, the Commissioner shall issue special license plates or removable placards in such a manner as in his or her judgment to facilitate the mobility of such organization's customers, patients, students, or persons otherwise placed under the responsibility or care of the organization.4.5. The removable windshield placard may be used in any class A vehicle in which a person with a disability is the operator or passenger, regardless of vehicle ownership.4.6. Upon proper application, on the form prescribed by the Commissioner and completion of all requested information, including the physician certification, a person who is a resident of West Virginia with a disability as defined in Section 3 of this Rule, shall be issued special license plates for one or more Class G motorcycle vehicles registered in West Virginia in the applicant's name.4.7. Any applicant with a permanent disability who has obtained a special disabled class A license plate, special disabled class G license plate, or removable windshield placard with current and unexpired physician certification is required to complete the designated application but is not required to obtain a physician certification for an additional plate or placard.