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Timestamp: 2019-04-21 04:14:24+00:00

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On this page, our Northern Virginia traffic lawyer and Fairfax criminal defense attorney discusses and explains various ways a driver in the Commonwealth can forfeit his or her driving privileges due to conviction and a resulting license suspension or revocation.
Driving After License Forfeiture (due to a DWI).
If you have a pending case in Fairfax County, visit our Fairfax County Traffic Court page for directions, parking information, and general information.
Will the VA DMV or Court Suspend or Revoke my Driver’s License?
This page does not cover a single particular offense, but is intended to provide information related to suspended and revoked license issues, generally.
Perhaps you or a loved one is faced with a pending charge, unsure whether or not the consequences could include a potential loss of driving privileges. Or, perhaps you or a loved one already lost such driving privileges. Maybe you are here to find out find out whether or not some action may be taken by you or an attorney in order to restore driving privileges.
You will hopefully find the answers to your question(s) on this page: if you still have unanswered questions after reading and browsing our website, please send us a message and our Fairfax criminal lawyer will be in touch as soon as possible.
We understand how important it is to find answers to license-related legal questions quickly: losing the ability to drive can be extremely inconvenient.
do you have children, and if so, do they rely on you for transportation?
where do you work, and what is your schedule?
if you attend a worship service, where is it, and when?
where is your doctor’s office located?
Strict time limitations do apply in most cases…meaning, if the police make a routine traffic stop and find a driver in violation of the time restrictions pursuant to the restricted license’s terms, then that driver’s license could be revoked, and driving privileges temporarily forfeited for an even longer period of time.
Due to the aforementioned burdens, and the fact that a restricted license may not always be an option, we suggest anyone who is faced with any criminal offense in Northern Virginia talk to our local Fairfax criminal lawyer. Our Virginia defense and traffic lawyer serves much of Northern Virginia.
This is a particularly important part of the Vincenzes Law Firm’s online Virginia Traffic Defense section. Many people are unaware of the driving-related consequences following specific convictions.
convictions that will always lead to a suspended or revoked license in Virginia.
convictions that could potentially lead to a revoked or suspended license in Virginia.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is one offense that could potentially lead to other criminal charges, because the terms one must abide by, if convicted, may be difficult for some people to follow. A DWI in Virginia is a complex criminal offense in many respects.
Note: if charged with driving under the influence, you could go to jail. If charged in Northern Virginia or Fairfax County, our Virginia Criminal Law Firm strongly suggests you speak with one of the numerous Fairfax DUI lawyers. Or, you may wish to send our Fairfax DUI attorney a message online and indicate a time and date convenient for you. If you are not sure whether or not you intend to hire a Fairfax DUI Attorney, then we suggest you visit our very extensive Virginia DUI Laws and consequences section. Even if you do not hire our Fairfax DUI lawyer, he is willing to explain to you the strengths, weaknesses, and possible defenses applicable to your facts and circumstances.
Note: The final two items on the list above are applicable to drivers under the age of 18. For a second conviction, the driver’s license will be suspended. For a third, the license will be revoked.
There are also offenses which could potentially — not always — result in a suspended or revoked license.
The offenses below could result in a suspended or revoked license, if convicted. Some offenses listed below do involve driving under the influence, but it is important to note the information we have included in parenthesis.
The court can suspend a person’s license for failure to pay a court-ordered fine within 30 days following a traffic or criminal conviction.
If financial issues prevent an individual from making the payment, then the court may offer an installment plan. Instead of waiting for the 30 days to pass before calling the court, make contact before the time period expires. See our extensive Fairfax County Traffic Court page for phone numbers.
If you are not sure whether a prior or pending charge could result in a suspended or revoked license, you should ask our Fairfax traffic lawyer.
When the DMV does choose to conduct a medical review, it may suspend or restrict an individual’s license to drive. The DMV may also require, as a condition of maintaining a driver’s license, submission to certain exams (e.g., medical and vision exams).
When a person in Virginia registers a vehicle, they are required to sign a statement (on the registration application itself) that they have insurance. If not, they must pay a $500 “uninsured motor vehicle” fee.
What is an Administrative License Suspension in Virginia?
An administrative license suspension is an automatic license suspension following a “driving under the influence” or Virginia DWI charge.
But note: the administrative license suspension is not ordered by the court. It is merely a way to keep drivers off the road for a period of time before their court date. In other words, the court may suspend a driver’s license after the administrative suspension period.
Some violations result in the assessment of “DMV Demerit Points.” Depending on the offense, the violation could result in up to six points per offense. If a person’s driving record accumulates enough points, consequences follow. View the DMV Moving Violations Points Assessment publication to check how many points each listed traffic or criminal offense leads to, if convicted.
Some traffic violations will require completion of a driver improvement clinic program. If you are under 18 years of age, then any traffic violation that is a “demerit point” infraction or offense will result in mandatory participation. If you are ticketed for failing to wear a seat-belt, then you will also be required to complete the improvement clinic.
Young drivers are subject to different rules if they violate driving laws in Virginia (in some cases). The DMV requires any person who is 18 or 19 to complete a mandatory driving clinic if convicted of a criminal or traffic offense (or seat belt or child restraint offense).
If a certain number of demerit points are assessed to a driver’s record within a certain time frame, then regardless of age, the person’s license will be suspended if a driving clinic is not completed within 90 days.
If a driver of any age receives the specified number of demerit points in the given time period, then not only will the driver’s license be suspended for 90 days, but moreover, he or she will be required to complete a driving clinic.
If you have an upcoming court date for a traffic related offense, you may wish to take a look at our Fairfax County Traffic Court tips page.
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[ii] § 46.2-325. Examination of applicants; waiver of Department’s examination under certain circumstances; behind-the-wheel and knowledge examinations.
[iii] § 46.2-303. Licenses not required for operating road roller or farm tractor.
[vii] § 18.2-51.4. Maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated.
[viii] § 18.2-272. Driving after forfeiture of license.
[ix] § 18.2-268.3. Refusal of tests; penalties; procedures.
[x] § 46.2-301.1. Administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses; judicial impoundment upon conviction; penalty for permitting violation with one’s vehicle.
[xi] § 46.2-349. Unlawful to permit violations of chapter.
[xii] § 46.2-335. Learner’s permits; fees; certification required.
[xiv] § 46.2-324.1. Requirements for initial licensure of certain applicants.
[xv] § 46.2-302. Driving while restoration of license is contingent on furnishing proof of financial responsibility.
[xvii] § 46.2-707. (Effective until January 1, 2014) Operating uninsured motor vehicle without payment of fee; verification of insurance; false evidence of insurance.
[xviii] § 46.2-817. Disregarding signal by law-enforcement officer to stop; eluding police; penalties.

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