This guide addresses safety issues at uncontrolled pedestrian crossing locations, which occur where sidewalks or designated walkways intersect a roadway at a location where no traffic control (i.e., traffic signal or STOP sign) is present
For every 100,000 licensed drivers over the age of 65 in West Virginia, 21.3% were involved in fatal crashes in 2021. To see more state-specific statistics, visit the NHTSA 2021 Traffic Safety Fact sheet.
KVSS provides "door to door" transportation service for seniors age 60 and above in Kanawha County. Transportation is available on a first-come, first-served basis and it is strongly recommended that you call early to schedule your ride. Transportation is available for non-emergency medical appointments, group grocery store shopping, transports to and from Tiskelwah Senior Center and Nitro Senior Center, and some community events.
The Mission of the Division of Motor Vehicles is to provide essential motor vehicle and driver services, facilitate interstate travel by promoting reciprocity for West Virginia vehicles and drivers in other states, promote highway safety, and collect revenue for highway maintenance and construction programs.