What Virginia calls it
In Virginia the limited driving privilege is the restricted license. You apply through the circuit or general district court that handled your case. Typical wait before you are eligible: immediately at sentencing for many first offenses; 4 months to 1 year for second offenses.
The filing comes first
Virginia is the other FR-44 state. The DMV will not restore any privilege until the FR-44 at 100/300/50 is on file.
Because Virginia is an FR-44 state, an alcohol-related conviction requires the higher 100/300/50 limits. See Virginia FR-44 insurance for rates and same-day filing.
Virginia requirements checklist
- FR-44 filing at 100/300/50 limits after a DUI conviction
- Enrollment in the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP)
- Ignition interlock on every vehicle you drive for at least 6 months
- The signed court order listing your approved driving purposes, carried at all times
Interlock and verification
Virginia requires an ignition interlock for every DUI conviction, including first offenses, for at least 12 months of restricted driving.
Virginia DMV verifies coverage electronically and charges an uninsured motor vehicle fee for drivers without a policy.
No vehicle in your name?
A non-owner Virginia policy satisfies the same filing requirement and usually costs far less than a full owner policy.
Fees to expect
$145-$220 depending on the offense
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