Virginia law allows courts to issue restricted licenses to individuals involved in certain alcohol-related violations, provided they complete an approved alcohol safety program. These restricted licenses require the use of a functioning ignition interlock system on the vehicle for at least six months without violations. The law also prohibits commercial vehicle operation under such restricted licenses.
A restricted license allows certain individuals to drive with limitations, such as only on vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock system, typically after alcohol-related violations.
No, restricted licenses issued under this law do not permit the operation of commercial motor vehicles.
The vehicle must be equipped with a functioning, certified ignition interlock system, and the driver must not have alcohol-related violations for at least six months.
It applies to violations under Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 46.2, where the court may issue a restricted license if the defendant completes an approved alcohol safety program.