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Driving on a Revoked or Suspended License in Virginia

Being charged with Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License (DOSL) in Virginia is a bureaucratic nightmare, not to mention expensive. It is also one of the most common criminal traffic offenses in Virginia.

Driving on a Suspended License is a Serious Criminal Offense in Virginia

Drivers who are convicted of Driving on a Suspended License in Virginia may have to pay thousands in fines, impound fees, and court costs. They can also go to jail for up to 12 months, lose their restricted license, and the court may double the length of any prior license suspension.

If a driver has a prior conviction for Driving on a Suspended License in Virginia, DUI, Reckless Driving, or any other criminal charges, being convicted for Driving on a Suspended License may violate the terms of their probation and result in significant jail time.

Punishments for Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License and Related Traffic Offenses in Virginia

 Driving Without a License in PosessionDriving Without a LicenseDriving Without Paying Reinstatement Fee (Treat same as 46.2Driving with License Suspended or RevokedDriving After Forfeiture of LicenseDriving After Revocation for Multiple DWI (trumps 18.2-272)
46.2-10446.2-30046.2-30246.2-30118.2-27246.2-391(D)
Reasons for Revoking NA NA NA NA NA Driving w/ license Refusal to Test 46.4-491(A)(B)(multiple DWI)
# of Offenses NA 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st, 2nd 3rd+ 1st, 2nd 3rd+ If did not endanger If danger life/propty 2nd
Years NA> NA NA NA NA 10 yr 10 yr NA 10 yr NA NA NA
Type of Crime Traffic Ticket Misd 2 Misd 1 Misd 2 Misd 1 Misd 1 Misd 1 Misd 1 Felo 6 Misd 1 Felo 6 Felo 6
Possible Jail Time NA 0-6 mth 0-12 mth 0-6 mth 0-12 mth 0-12 mth 0-12 mth 0-12 mth 0-5 yr 0-12 mth 1-5 yr 1-5 yr
Mandatory Jail NA NA NA NA NA NA 10 dy 10 dy 1 yr 1 yr
Max Fines $10 $1,000 $2,500 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
Mandatory Fines NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
License Suspension NA 90 days 90 days 2x orig but <90 dy 1 yr Indefinate ? 1 yr
License Reinstatement Fee $145 $145 $145 $145 $145
Discretionary Impounding of Car 90 dy for DUI/Hab Off 90 dy for DUI/Hab Off 90 dy for DUI/Hab Off
Administrative Impounding 30 dy for 30 dy for 30 dy for DUI/Hab/Refusal
Impounding Fees $125 + $75 per day $125 + $75 per day $125 + $75 per day
Restricted License Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Boot Camp/Detent/Diversion Prog. $62 $82 $82 $82 $82 $82 $82 $82 $175 $82 $82 $175
Min. Cost $62 $227 $227 $227 $227 $2,527 $2,527 $2,527 $2,527 $2,527 $2,527 $2,527
Max. Cost $72 $1,227 $2,727 $1,227 $2,727 $11,777 $11,777 $11,777 $11,870 $11,777 $11,870 $11870

Defenses for Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License in Virginia

Virginia's licensing laws are complicated. That means it is easy for police officer's to make mistakes. Many of the driver's arrest in Virginia for a licensing violation are falsely accused. To find out of if you have a valid defense, and for help getting your Virginia driver's license back go the Virginia DMV and get a copy of your DMV records and a "Compliance Summary". Bring those documents to a competent Virginia traffic attorney for a free consultation.