DUI Laws in Virginia
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Ignition Interlock Device Laws
- Virginia ignition interlock device laws require that any driver convicted of DUI must install an interlock device in any vehicle that is owned by or registered to him or her, and is prohibited from driving any vehicle that is not equipped with such a device or complete the required VASAP paperwork authorizing consent form the vehicle owner and is prohibited from driving any vehicle that is not equipped with such a device.
- The court determines when the interlock device must be installed, either immediately at the time of charges or at the time of conviction.
- The court will also determine the length of time that the ignition interlock device must remain installed.
- The device must be installed by an authorized provider, and it must be monitored regularly by authorities. The offender is responsible for all costs associated with the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of the device, as well as any court fees.
- An offender may apply for an exemption for employer-owned vehicles not equipped with an interlock device, but the offender may only drive such a vehicle during work hours.
- Any vehicle owned by a business that is controlled by the offender is not eligible for such an exemption.
- Offenders are also prohibited from driving commercial vehicles, school buses, or school vehicles.
License Suspension
Administrative Suspension
In Virginia, a driver is subject to an automatic civil license suspension if he or she is stopped for suspicion of DUI and registers a BAC of .08% or higher on a field breathalyzer test, or if he or she refuses to take such a test. The suspension ranges from 60 days to one year, depending on the conviction history of the driver.
Judicial Suspension
Upon conviction for DUI, offenders face an additional court-ordered license suspension. All offenders are also subject to jail sentences according to DUI laws in Virginia.
DUI Penalties and Fees in Virginia
| 1st Offense | Fine: $250 minimum Jail Time: 5 days minimum Period of License Suspension: 1 year |
|---|---|
| 2nd Offense | Fine: $500 minimum Jail Time: 20 days to 1 year Period of License Suspension: 3 years |
| 3rd Offense | Fine: $1,000 minimum Jail Time: 6 months minimum Period of License Suspension: Indefinite |
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DMV.org: The DMV Made Simple. DUI & DWI Laws in Virginia. Retrieved April 17, 2017 from http://www.dmv.org/va-virginia/automotive-law/dui.php
Last Updated: November 21, 2023
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