{
 "slug": "virginia",
 "importedOn": "2026-08-29",
 "verified": true,
 "agencyName": "Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles",
 "firstOffenseIidNote": "For a first adult conviction under § 18.2-266, Va. Code § 18.2-270.1(C) provides that the only restriction the court shall impose on a restricted license is the ignition interlock requirement (not less than 12 consecutive months without alcohol-related violations). The interlock is therefore mandatory to drive on a restricted license during the license revocation, but is not otherwise a condition of restoring an unrestricted license after a first offense; under § 18.2-271.1(C) restoration is conditioned on an interlock only for an offense other than a first offense. For second or subsequent offenses (or a § 18.2-51.4 conviction) the court must require an interlock on each vehicle owned or registered to the offender (§ 18.2-270.1(B)).",
 "sr22Note": "FR-44 (not SR-22). Virginia DMV requires an FR-44 Uniform Financial Responsibility Certificate for DUI-related convictions (§ 18.2-266, § 18.2-51.4, § 18.2-272), with liability limits double the SR-22 minimums in § 46.2-472. DMV's reinstatement guide (DMV 292) states the certificate must be in effect for three years from the suspension/revocation end date, and while holding restricted driving privileges.",
 "evidence": {
  "agencyName": {
   "url": "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/license/reinstate/reinstate-fee",
   "quote": "Reinstatement Fees | Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles"
  },
  "statuteCitation": {
   "url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter7/section18.2-270.1/",
   "quote": "§ 18.2-270.1 . Ignition interlock systems; penalty."
  },
  "statuteUrl": {
   "url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter7/section18.2-270.1/",
   "quote": "\"Ignition interlock system\" means a device that (i) connects a motor vehicle ignition system to an analyzer that measures a driver's blood alcohol content; (ii) prevents a motor vehicle ignition from starting if a driver's blood alcohol content exceeds 0.02 percent"
  },
  "dmvVendorListUrl": {
   "url": "https://vasap.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Certified-Devices-1.pdf",
   "quote": "The Commission on VASAP May 28, 2025 [...] Certified Interlock & RAMD Devices Approved Manufacturers/Service Providers Certified Devices"
  },
  "firstOffenseIid": {
   "url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter7/section18.2-270.1/",
   "quote": "the only restriction of a restricted license that the court shall impose is to prohibit the offender from operating a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a functioning, certified ignition interlock system for not less than 12 consecutive months"
  },
  "firstOffenseIidNote": {
   "url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter7/section18.2-271.1/",
   "quote": "if the conviction was for an offense other than a first offense, the court shall order that restoration"
  },
  "iidDurationFirst": {
   "url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter7/section18.2-270.1/",
   "quote": "Upon motion of an offender, a court may require a minimum of six consecutive months without alcohol-related violations of the interlock requirements if additional restrictions are ordered for the duration of the restricted license."
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat": {
   "url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter7/section18.2-270.1/",
   "quote": "require that such a system be installed on each motor vehicle, as defined in § 46.2-100 , owned by or registered to the offender, in whole or in part, for any period of time not less than 12 consecutive months without alcohol-related violations of the interlock requirements"
  },
  "sr22Required": {
   "url": "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/businesses/insurance/certifications",
   "quote": "FR-44 certification is required for the following convictions: Maiming while under the influence Driving while under the influence of intoxicants or drugs"
  },
  "sr22Years": {
   "url": "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/forms/dmv292.pdf",
   "quote": "you must have a SR-22, or if applicable, a FR-44 in effect [...] For three years from the: [...] Suspension/revocation end date"
  },
  "sr22Note": {
   "url": "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/businesses/insurance/certifications",
   "quote": "FR-44 liability insurance coverage limits are double the SR-22 insurance coverage limits set forth in the Code of Virginia § 46.2-472 ."
  },
  "sr22Note_form": {
   "url": "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fr44.pdf",
   "quote": "Use this form to comply with Virginia Code §46.2-316 C for a motor vehicle liability insurance policy with coverage that is double the minimum limits generally required by Virginia Code §46.2-472."
  },
  "reinstatementFee": {
   "url": "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/license/reinstate/reinstate-fee",
   "quote": "$220 Fee Required if your driving privilege is suspended, revoked or disqualified for: Financial responsibility requirement Manslaughter resulting from operating a motor vehicle Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol"
  },
  "reinstatementFee_split": {
   "url": "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/license/reinstate/reinstate-fee",
   "quote": "Of the $220 collected, the law requires DMV to: Transfer $40 to the Alcohol Safety Action Program Transfer $25 to the Neurotrauma Fund Transfer $100 to Virginia's Trauma Center Fund Keep $55 to cover DMV expenses"
  },
  "reinstatementFee_statute": {
   "url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter3/section46.2-411/",
   "quote": "pays to the Commissioner a reinstatement fee of $30. The reinstatement fee shall be increased by $30 whenever such suspension or revocation results from conviction of involuntary manslaughter"
  },
  "approvedVendors": {
   "url": "https://vasap.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Certified-Devices-1.pdf",
   "quote": "Approved Manufacturers/Service Providers Certified Devices RoadGuard XT Interlock 7000 Interlock [...] LifeSafer FC100 Interlock L250 Interlock [...] Smart Start 2020 Interlock 2030 Interlock 2035 Interlock"
  },
  "approvedVendors_manual": {
   "url": "https://vasap.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-VASAP-Ignition-Interlock-Remote-Alcohol-Process-Procedure-Manual.pdf",
   "quote": "The current state-approved ignition interlock providers include Road Guard, LifeSafer and Smart Start."
  },
  "costNotes_1": {
   "url": "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/license/reinstate/reinstate-fee",
   "quote": "Individuals with two or more active suspension/revocation/disqualification orders must pay a $5 MULTIPLE ORDER fee for each order after the first one."
  },
  "costNotes_2": {
   "url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter7/section18.2-270.1/",
   "quote": "A fee of $20 to cover court and administrative costs related to the ignition interlock system shall be paid by any such offender to the clerk of the court."
  },
  "costNotes_3": {
   "url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter7/section18.2-271.1/",
   "quote": "The court shall require the person entering such program under the provisions of this section to pay a fee of no less than $250 but no more than $300. [...] Upon a positive finding that the defendant is indigent, the court may reduce or waive the fee."
  },
  "costNotes_4": {
   "url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title24/agency35/chapter60/section50/",
   "quote": "1. $65 for a standard ignition interlock installation; 2. $130 for the installation of an ignition interlock on a hybrid motor vehicle, motor vehicle with a push button starter, or other vehicle requiring more than four hours of installation labor time when approved by the commission;"
  },
  "costNotes_5": {
   "url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title24/agency35/chapter60/section50/",
   "quote": "5. $95 plus applicable taxes for monthly ignition interlock calibrations or monitoring, inclusive of the monthly administrative fees to be paid to the commission; [...] 4. A $20 monthly ignition interlock administrative fee for each offender."
  },
  "costNotes_6": {
   "url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title24/agency35/chapter60/section50/",
   "quote": "3. $75 for a change of vehicle ignition interlock installation; 4. $0 for an ignition interlock removal; [...] 9. $50 for violation resets, when the violation is determined to be due to the fault of the offender; 10. $35 for missed appointments;"
  },
  "costNotes_7": {
   "url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title24/agency35/chapter60/section50/",
   "quote": "All service providers shall create and maintain an indigency fund for offenders who are eligible for a reduction in fees based upon a declaration of indigency by the court and approval by the commission."
  }
 },
 "approvedVendorNamesAsListed": [
  "RoadGuard",
  "LifeSafer",
  "Smart Start"
 ],
 "license": "CC BY 4.0",
 "methodology": "https://wheelsback.com/methodology/",
 "page": "https://wheelsback.com/virginia/"
}