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Reinstating Driving Privileges After DUI in Virginia

Those arrested in Virginia for DUI face administrative or court suspension or revocation of their driving privileges.

2011-03-06
March 06, 2011 (Press-News.org) In 2008, there were 27,732 arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) in Virginia, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Those arrested for DUI face serious consequences to their driving privileges, either administratively through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or through court action.

Suspension, Revocation and Disqualification

Administrative license suspension occurs immediately upon arrest for a DUI and is not dependent upon a conviction. Driving privileges of first-time offenders are suspended for seven days; upon a second offense, suspension occurs until trial or up to 60 days, whichever is shorter. Upon conviction for a DUI offense, the court will revoke driving privileges for at least one year.

The Department of Social Services also may suspend, revoke or disqualify driving privileges based on certain circumstances such as failure to pay child support as directed in a court order.

A license suspension is a temporary withdrawal of driving privileges and may occur for failure to pay court fines and costs, failure to maintain proper insurance, excessive accumulation of demerit points related to convictions for traffic violations or for similar offenses.

Unlike suspension, revocation is the complete termination of driving privileges in Virginia. Thus, after a driver complies with all terms of revocation, in order to reinstate his or her license, the driver must retake the driver's knowledge and skills tests and pay the fee for a new license. A revocation may occur as a result of:
- DUI
- Driving while suspended or revoked for DUI
- Voluntary or involuntary manslaughter resulting from driving a motor vehicle
- Failure to stop and disclose the driver's identity at the scene of a crash
- Three demerit-point convictions for violations

Disqualification applies to those with a commercial driver's license (CDL) and is the equivalent of a suspension or revocation. Disqualification can result in the temporary or complete termination of a CDL. Disqualification does not affect regular driving privileges but can be based on traffic violations received while operating a non-commercial vehicle. Both federal and state law govern CDL disqualifications, which can occur for:
- Serious offenses
- Major offenses including DUI
- Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Offenses
- Violations of Out-of-Service Orders

Reinstating Driving Privileges in Virginia

Drivers who wish to have their privileges reinstated may request a compliance summary from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), which will outline individual reinstatement requirements. The requirements vary depending on individual circumstances and may require the driver to go to the DMV center in order to:
- Provide proof of identification, residency or legal presence
- Take knowledge and road skills tests
- Provide a court order allowing restricted driving privileges

Some drivers may not be required go personally to the DMV if they are only required to provide proof of:
- Payment of court fines and costs
- Completion of the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP)
- Judgment satisfied in full, a payment agreement, creditor's consent or bankruptcy filing

Other reinstatement requirements that may be satisfied without a personal appearance at the DMV include:
- Attendance at a driver improvement clinic
- An intervention interview with VASAP
- Payment of reinstatement and licensing fees

Once a driver whose license has been suspended complies with the terms of the suspension, including all reinstatement requirements, the DMV will reissue the driver's license.

Habitual Offenders

Prior to July 1999, certain drivers with multiple offenses (at least three major convictions or 12 minor convictions) within a ten year period may have been declared a habitual offender. Habitual offenders with at least one conviction for DUI may seek restricted driving privileges three years from the date of declaration as a habitual offender. Habitual offenders may seek restoration of full driving privileges five years after the date of declaration as a habitual offender.

If declared a habitual offender, the driver must seek restoration through the courts, either by petitioning the court in which he or she was declared a habitual offender or, if the declaration came from the DMV, by petitioning the court in the city or county where the driver lives. If an out of state driver is declared a habitual offender by the DMV, he or she may petition any circuit court. When seeking license restoration, the driver:
- Should send a copy of the petition for restoration of driving privileges to the DMV and another copy to the commonwealth's attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction
- Obtain a hearing date; the court will wait at least 30 days after receiving the petition before setting the date
- May be ordered to receive an evaluation from VASAP; the results of such evaluation will be reported to the court prior to the hearing date

If the petition is granted, the driver must comply with any other outstanding DMV suspensions and then take and pass the driver's license exam.

Habitual offenders' driving privileges are revoked and driving after declaration is a serious offense. Conviction for driving after conviction will result in jail time of at least 90 days and possibly additional fines. Even a first time violation can be treated as a felony punishable by one to five years in prison.

Anyone arrested for DUI should contact a criminal defense attorney immediately for help fighting the criminal charge as well as assistance in restoring or reinstating driving privileges.

Article provided by Ronald E. Smith, P.C.
Visit us at www.ronaldsmithlaw.com


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[Press-News.org] Reinstating Driving Privileges After DUI in Virginia
Those arrested in Virginia for DUI face administrative or court suspension or revocation of their driving privileges.