Starting July 1, 2026, Virginia law mandates that records of certain traffic infractions not punishable as criminal offenses will be sealed after 11 years from final disposition. The law outlines procedures for sealing these records and restrictions on their dissemination, with exceptions for federal requirements. The Department of Motor Vehicles is responsible for sealing eligible records while adhering to federal regulations.
This law applies to traffic infractions under Title 46.2 that are not punishable as criminal offenses and have an offense date on or after January 1, 1986.
Your record will be sealed 11 years after the final disposition of the infraction, provided it is not prohibited by federal or state law.
Yes, but sealed records are generally not disseminated unless authorized by law or regulation, with some exceptions for federal requirements.
Yes, records will not be sealed if federal record retention requirements or program requirements mandate retention, especially if a suspension is involved.