Virginia law allows counties and cities to establish or designate traffic schools for traffic violation offenders. Courts can require convicted individuals to attend these schools as part of their penalty, either in their own jurisdiction or neighboring ones, to promote traffic safety and education. The law also details the governance and operation of these traffic schools.
The governing body of any county or city in Virginia can establish a traffic school through an ordinance, or designate an existing school as a traffic school.
Yes, courts can order individuals convicted of traffic violations to attend a traffic school in their jurisdiction or a neighboring one with the jurisdiction's consent.
Violations under Chapter 8 of Title 46.2 or local ordinances governing motor vehicle operation can result in court-ordered traffic school attendance.
Failure to comply with the court's order to attend traffic school can result in penalties, which may include fines or other legal consequences.