A. In the event (i) a person is convicted of a charge described in subdivision A 1 or 2 of § 46.2-382 or § 46.2-382.1, (ii) a person forfeits bail or collateral or other deposit to secure the defendant's appearance on the charges, unless the conviction has been set aside or the forfeiture vacated, (iii) a court assigns a defendant to a driver education program or alcohol treatment or rehabilitation program, or both such programs, as authorized by § 18.2-271.1, (iv) compliance with the court's probation order is accepted by the court in lieu of a conviction under § 18.2-266 or the requirements specified in § 18.2-271 as provided in § 18.2-271.1, or (v) there is rendered a judgment for damages against a person as described in § 46.2-382, every district court or clerk of a circuit court shall forward an abstract of the record to the Commissioner within 18 days after such conviction, forfeiture, assignment, or acceptance, and in the case of civil judgments, on the request of the judgment creditor or his attorney, within 30 days after judgment has become final. No abstract of the record in a district court shall be forwarded to the Commissioner unless the period allowed for an appeal has elapsed and no appeal has been perfected. On or after July 1, 2013, in the event that a conviction or adjudication has been nullified by separate order of the court, the clerk shall forward to the Commissioner an abstract of that record.
B. Abstract data of conviction may be furnished to the Commissioner by electronic means provided that the content of the abstract and the certification complies with the requirements of § 46.2-386. In cases where the abstract data is furnished by electronic means, the paper abstract shall not be required to be forwarded to the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall develop a method to ensure that all data is received accurately. The Commissioner, with the approval of the Governor, may destroy the record of any conviction, forfeiture, assignment, acceptance, or judgment, when three years has elapsed from the date thereof, except records of conviction or forfeiture on charges of reckless driving and speeding, which records may be destroyed when five years has elapsed from the date thereof, and further excepting those records that alone, or in connection with other records, will require suspension or revocation or disqualification of a license or registration under any applicable provisions of this title.
C. The records required to be kept may, in the discretion of the Commissioner, be kept by electronic media or by photographic processes and when so done the abstract of the record may be destroyed.
D. The Code section and description of an offense referenced in an abstract for any juvenile adjudication obtained from a district court or clerk of circuit court pursuant to subdivision A 9 of § 16.1-278.8, § 16.1-278.9, clause (iii) of subdivision A 1 of § 46.2-382, or any other provision of law that does not involve an offense referenced in subsection A or an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle shall be available only to the person himself, his parent or guardian, law-enforcement officers, attorneys for the Commonwealth, and courts.
Code 1950, §§ 46-195, 46-414; 1952, c. 188; 1954, c. 168; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-413; 1960, c. 179; 1966, c. 376; 1968, c. 335; 1972, c. 406; 1976, cc. 28, 336, 505; 1978, c. 134; 1979, c. 594; 1988, cc. 770, 852; 1989, cc. 705, 727; 2002, c. 258; 2013, c. 263; 2015, c. 478; 2020, cc. 964, 965.
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