The Department may refuse to grant an application for a driver's license in any of the circumstances set forth in § 46.2-608 as circumstances justifying the refusal of an application for the registration of a motor vehicle. The Department may refuse to issue or reissue a driver's license for the willful failure or refusal to pay any taxes or fees required to be collected or authorized to be collected by the Department.
Code 1950, § 46-359; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-366; 1982, c. 147; 1984, c. 780; 1989, c. 727; 1995, c. 595; 1996, cc. 785, 1013; 1997, cc. 473, 794, 857, 898; 1999, c. 615; 2001, cc. 645, 779; 2010, c. 682; 2011, c. 773; 2012, c. 829.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 3 - Licensure of Drivers
§ 46.2-300. Driving without license prohibited; penalties
§ 46.2-301. Driving while license, permit, or privilege to drive suspended or revoked
§ 46.2-303. Licenses not required for operating road roller or farm tractor
§ 46.2-305. Exemption of persons in armed services
§ 46.2-312. Persons using bioptic telescopic lenses
§ 46.2-313. Persons with suspended or revoked licenses
§ 46.2-317. Persons making false statement in application
§ 46.2-318. Cancellation or revocation of license where application is false in material particular
§ 46.2-320. Other grounds for refusal or suspension
§ 46.2-320.1. Other grounds for suspension; nonpayment of child support
§ 46.2-323.01. Issuance of credentials; relationship with federal law
§ 46.2-324. Applicants and license holders to notify Department of change of address; fee
§ 46.2-324.1. Requirements for initial licensure of certain applicants
§ 46.2-326. Designation of examiners; conduct of examination; reports
§ 46.2-326.1. Designation of commercial driver's license skills testing examiners
§ 46.2-328.2. Department to issue documents; veteran indicator
§ 46.2-328.3. Driver privilege cards and permits
§ 46.2-329. Special restrictions on particular licensees
§ 46.2-330. Expiration and renewal of licenses; examinations required
§ 46.2-333. Disposition of fees; expenses
§ 46.2-333.1. Surcharges on certain fees of Department; disposition of proceeds
§ 46.2-334. Conditions and requirements for licensure of persons under 18
§ 46.2-334.001. Court to suspend driver's license issued to certain minors
§ 46.2-334.01. Licenses issued to persons less than 18 years old subject to certain restrictions
§ 46.2-334.02. Licenses issued to persons less than twenty years old subject to certain restrictions
§ 46.2-334.1. Knowledge test; waiting period prior to reexamination
§ 46.2-335. Learner's permits; fees; certification required
§ 46.2-335.1. Knowledge test; waiting period prior to reexamination
§ 46.2-335.2. Learner's permits; required before driver's license; minimum holding period
§ 46.2-336. Manner of issuing original driver's licenses to minors
§ 46.2-337. Examination and road test required for license to operate motorcycle; regulations
§ 46.2-339. Qualifications of school bus operators; training; examination
§ 46.2-340. Information concerning school bus drivers and driver education instructors
§ 46.2-341.3. Conflicts; supplement to driver licensing statutes
§ 46.2-341.5. Regulations consistent with Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act
§ 46.2-341.6. Limitation on number of driver's licenses
§ 46.2-341.7. Commercial driver's license required; penalty
§ 46.2-341.8. Nonresidents and new residents
§ 46.2-341.9. Eligibility for commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit
§ 46.2-341.9:01. Specialized training required
§ 46.2-341.9:1. Commissioner to grant variances for commercial drivers transporting hazardous wastes
§ 46.2-341.10. Special provisions relating to commercial learner's permit
§ 46.2-341.10:1. Seasonal restricted commercial drivers' licenses
§ 46.2-341.11. Commercial drivers required to notify the Department of change of address
§ 46.2-341.12. Application for commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit
§ 46.2-341.13. Disposition of fees
§ 46.2-341.14:1. Requirements for third party testers
§ 46.2-341.14:2. Requirements for third party examiners
§ 46.2-341.14:3. Application for certification by the Department
§ 46.2-341.14:4. Certification by the Department
§ 46.2-341.14:5. Terminating certification of third party tester or examiner
§ 46.2-341.14:6. Onsite inspections and audits
§ 46.2-341.14:7. Notification requirements
§ 46.2-341.14:8. Test administration
§ 46.2-341.14:9. The skills test certificate; validity of results
§ 46.2-341.14:10. Waiver of requirement that third party tester applicant employ 50 drivers
§ 46.2-341.15. Commercial driver's license and commercial learner's permit document
§ 46.2-341.16. Vehicle classifications, restrictions, and endorsements
§ 46.2-341.16:1. Conformance with requirements of U.S.A. Patriot Act of 2001
§ 46.2-341.17. Penalty for violation of this article
§ 46.2-341.18. Disqualification for certain offenses
§ 46.2-341.18:2. Disqualification for use of urine-masking agent or device
§ 46.2-341.18:3. Cancellation of commercial driver's license endorsement for certain offenders
§ 46.2-341.19. Controlled substance felony; disqualification
§ 46.2-341.20. Disqualification for multiple serious traffic violations
§ 46.2-341.20:1. Disqualification for railroad/highway grade crossing violations
§ 46.2-341.20:3. Disqualification for determination of imminent hazard
§ 46.2-341.20:5. Prohibition on texting and use of handheld mobile telephone; penalties
§ 46.2-341.20:7. Possession of marijuana in commercial motor vehicle unlawful; civil penalty
§ 46.2-341.21. Driving while disqualified; penalties
§ 46.2-341.22. Requirements upon disqualification
§ 46.2-341.23. Offenses under substantially similar laws
§ 46.2-341.24. Driving a commercial motor vehicle while intoxicated, etc.
§ 46.2-341.26:3. Refusal of tests; issuance of out-of-service orders; disqualification
§ 46.2-341.26:4. Appeal and trial; sanctions for refusal; procedures
§ 46.2-341.26:6. Transmission of blood samples
§ 46.2-341.26:7. Transmission of samples
§ 46.2-341.26:9. Assurance of breath test validity; use of breath tests as evidence
§ 46.2-341.26:11. Substantial compliance
§ 46.2-341.27. Presumptions from alcohol and drug content of blood
§ 46.2-341.30. Disqualification for driving commercial motor vehicle while intoxicated, etc.
§ 46.2-341.31. Driving commercial motor vehicle with any alcohol in blood
§ 46.2-341.32. Authority to enter into agreements
§ 46.2-343. Duplicate driver's license, reissued driver's licenses, learner's permit; fees
§ 46.2-344. Temporary driver's permit
§ 46.2-346. Unlawful acts enumerated
§ 46.2-348. Fraud or false statements in applications for license; penalties
§ 46.2-349. Unlawful to permit violations of chapter
§ 46.2-350. Penalty for violation
§ 46.2-365. Plaintiff not prevented from relying upon other legal process
§ 46.2-366. Partial application to certain motor vehicles
§ 46.2-367. Persons included within scope of chapter
§ 46.2-368. Certificate of self-insurance exempts from chapter
§ 46.2-371. Driver to give immediate notice of certain accidents
§ 46.2-373. Report by law-enforcement officer investigating accident
§ 46.2-373.1. Report of law-enforcement officer involved in accident
§ 46.2-374. Department to prepare and supply forms for reports
§ 46.2-375. Reports by medical examiners of deaths resulting from accidents
§ 46.2-376. Report required of person in charge of garage or repair shop
§ 46.2-377. Reports made by garages to be without prejudice and confidential; exceptions
§ 46.2-378. Extent to which reports may be used as evidence
§ 46.2-379. Use of crash reports made by investigating officers
§ 46.2-381. Accident reports required by county or municipal ordinance; copies
§ 46.2-382. Courts to keep full records of certain cases
§ 46.2-382.1. Courts to make findings relating to commercial motor vehicles
§ 46.2-385. Prosecuting attorneys to appear in certain cases
§ 46.2-386. Forms for and information to be contained in abstracts; certification
§ 46.2-387. Penalty for failure to forward record of conviction or of judgment for damages
§ 46.2-388. Uniform summons to be used for reportable motor vehicle law violations; citations
§ 46.2-390. Required suspension for conviction of theft or unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
§ 46.2-391.01. Administrative enforcement of ignition interlock requirements
§ 46.2-391.2. Administrative suspension of license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle
§ 46.2-391.3. Content of notice of suspension
§ 46.2-391.4. When suspension to be rescinded
§ 46.2-391.5. Preparation and distribution of forms
§ 46.2-393. Suspension of license on conviction of certain reckless offenses; restricted licenses
§ 46.2-394. Revocation of license for fourth conviction of certain offenses
§ 46.2-396. Suspension of license for reckless driving resulting in death of any person
§ 46.2-396.1. Conviction of serious driving offense
§ 46.2-398. Disposition of surrendered licenses on revocation or suspension
§ 46.2-398.1. Issuance of restricted driver's privilege to out-of-state licensees
§ 46.2-399. Revocation of license for improper use or failure to pay certain taxes
§ 46.2-401. Reports to Commissioner of discharge of individuals from state facilities
§ 46.2-402. When Commissioner may suspend or revoke license for not more than one year after hearing
§ 46.2-403. Contents of notice of hearing
§ 46.2-404. Where and before whom hearing held
§ 46.2-405. How hearings to be conducted
§ 46.2-406. Appointment and authority of hearing officers
§ 46.2-407. Form and contents of decision; copies
§ 46.2-408. When Commissioner may suspend or revoke license for no more than five years
§ 46.2-409. Certain abstracts of conviction to be prima facie evidence of conviction
§ 46.2-410. Appeals from order suspending or revoking license or registration
§ 46.2-410.1. Judicial review of revocation or suspension by Commissioner
§ 46.2-412. Time suspension or revocation
§ 46.2-413. Effect of reversal of conviction
§ 46.2-416. Notice of suspension or revocation of license
§ 46.2-418. Nonpayment of judgments of Virginia and other states
§ 46.2-419. When judgment satisfied
§ 46.2-420. Order for payment of judgment in installments
§ 46.2-421. Effect of order for such payment and proof of financial responsibility
§ 46.2-422. Suspension on failure to pay installments
§ 46.2-423. Creditor's consent to license notwithstanding default in payment
§ 46.2-425. Driver or owner having no license issued by Department
§ 46.2-428. Commonwealth responsible for deposits
§ 46.2-429. Release of deposits only upon consent of Commissioner
§ 46.2-430. Power over nonresidents
§ 46.2-431. Chapter applies to nonresidents
§ 46.2-432. Failure of nonresident to report accident
§ 46.2-433. Notification of officers in nonresident's home state
§ 46.2-434. Conviction of or judgment against resident in another jurisdiction
§ 46.2-435. Proof of financial responsibility to be furnished for each vehicle
§ 46.2-436. Methods of proving financial responsibility
§ 46.2-437. Proof of financial responsibility by owner in lieu of driver
§ 46.2-439. Certificate of insurance carrier
§ 46.2-440. Certificate for nonresident may be by carrier not qualified in Commonwealth
§ 46.2-442. Default of foreign insurance carrier
§ 46.2-443. Chapter not applicable to certain policies of insurance
§ 46.2-444. Surety requirements of bond
§ 46.2-445. How bond to be conditioned
§ 46.2-447. Bond to constitute lien on real estate of surety
§ 46.2-448. Notice of cancellation; record; fees
§ 46.2-449. Cancellation of bond with individual sureties; certificates of cancellation
§ 46.2-450. Order discharging lien of bond
§ 46.2-451. Action or suit on bond
§ 46.2-452. Parties to suit on bond with individual sureties
§ 46.2-453. Proof of financial responsibility by delivering cash or securities
§ 46.2-454. Moneys or securities to be deposited with State Treasurer subject to execution
§ 46.2-455. Assessment for expense of holding deposits
§ 46.2-456. Additional security if fund impaired by any legal process, or otherwise
§ 46.2-457. Substitution of new proof; cancellation or return of old
§ 46.2-458. Interpleader to determine rights in deposits; other proceedings
§ 46.2-462. New license or registration to person to whom proof surrendered
§ 46.2-463. Penalty for forging evidence of financial responsibility
§ 46.2-464. Application for assignment of risk to insurance carrier
§ 46.2-466. Regulations for assignment, rate classifications, and schedules
§ 46.2-467. Action within power of Commission
§ 46.2-468. Information filed with Commission by insurance carrier confidential
§ 46.2-470. Assignment of risks for nonresidents
§ 46.2-471. Assignment of risks for certain carriers
§ 46.2-472. Coverage of owner's policy
§ 46.2-473. Coverage of driver's policy
§ 46.2-474. Policy must contain certain agreement; additional coverage
§ 46.2-475. Policy must comply with law
§ 46.2-476. Liability covered by workers' compensation law
§ 46.2-477. When chapter applicable to policy
§ 46.2-478. Several policies together meeting requirements of chapter
§ 46.2-479. Provisions to which every policy shall be subject but need not contain
§ 46.2-480. Reimbursement of carrier and proration of insurance
§ 46.2-481. Binder or endorsement in lieu of policy
§ 46.2-482. Notification of cancellation or termination of certified policy
§ 46.2-483. Compact enacted into law; terms
§ 46.2-485. Compensation and expenses of compact administrator
§ 46.2-486. Governor to be "executive head" within meaning of compact
§ 46.2-489. Regulations; appeals
§ 46.2-490. Establishment of driver improvement clinic program; application fees
§ 46.2-490.1. Section 46.2-391.1 not applicable
§ 46.2-490.4. Action on applications; hearing on denial
§ 46.2-490.7. Acts of owners, operators, officers, directors, partners, and instructors
§ 46.2-490.9. Unlawful acts; prosecution; proceedings in equity
§ 46.2-490.10. Changes in form of ownership or name
§ 46.2-490.11. Reports, records of licensed computer-based clinic providers
§ 46.2-491. Persons included within scope of article
§ 46.2-492. Uniform Demerit Point System
§ 46.2-493. Demerit points valid for two years
§ 46.2-494. Safe driving point credit
§ 46.2-498. Driver improvement clinics; voluntary attendance
§ 46.2-499. Driver's license probation
§ 46.2-500. Driver control period
§ 46.2-501. Notice to attend driver improvement clinic
§ 46.2-503. Suspension of privilege to operate a motor vehicle for failure to attend clinics
§ 46.2-504. Form and contents of order of probation, suspension or revocation; service
§ 46.2-505. Court may direct defendant to attend driver improvement clinic
§ 46.2-506. Formal hearings; suspension for excessive point accumulation