driving penalties

What will happen if you are convicted of a demerit point or safety belt/child restraint violation committed while you were age 18 or 19?

The DMV will require you to complete a driver improvement clinic.

True or false? (Second offense) If you refuse a breath test or your BAC is .08 percent or higher while you are driving and law enforcement charges you with driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, your driving privilege will be automatically suspended for 60 days or until you go to trial, whichever comes first.

True

True or false? (Third offense) If you refuse a breath test or your BAC is .08 percent or higher while you are driving and law enforcement charges you with driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, your driving privilege will be automatically suspended until the trial, for a third DUI offense.

True

True or false? The passenger area means the area that seats the driver and passengers and any area within the driver's reach, including an unlocked glove compartment.

True

True or false? Under implied consent laws, if you operate a motor vehicle on Virginia's public roads, you agree to take a breath test upon request.

True

Depending on the laws of the city or county in which you are driving, you may be responsible for paying the cost (up to [blank]) for law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire fighters and rescue personnel who respond to a crash or incident resulting from your DUI violation.

$1,000

Your vehicle will be impounded immediately for [blank] days if you are caught driving after your license has been suspended for an alcohol-related offense. The court can impound the vehicle for an additional [blank] days if you are convicted. Also, your vehicle will be impounded by law enforcement if you operate a motor vehicle without a license after you have previously been convicted of driving without a license. The vehicle will remain impounded until you obtain a license or for three days, whichever is less.

30, 90

If you provide or sell alcoholic beverages to a person under age 21 or someone who is intoxicated or ordered by a court to refrain from drinking alcohol, you are subject to:

A fine up to $2,500, mandatory suspension of your driver's license for up to one year, and 12 months in jail.

If you are under age 21, you cannot purchase, possess or consume alcohol. If you are convicted of driving after illegally consuming alcohol, and your BAC was at least .02 percent and less than .08 percent, the court penalty will include:

A suspension of your driving privilege for one year from the date of conviction, and a minimum mandatory fine of $500, or the requirement that you complete at least 50 hours of community service. If you are convicted of driving after illegally consuming alcohol and your BAC was .08 percent or higher, you may face the same penalties as an adult.

If you are 18 or older, what will happen if you receive 18 demerit points within 12 months or 24 points within 24 months?

DMV will suspend your driving privilege for 90 days and require that you complete a driver improvement clinic.

True or false? If you are under age 21 and you use or attempt to use a fake ID to establish a false age in an attempt to drink or purchase alcohol, you will be fined at least 750$.

False, it is 500$. You will also be required to perform at least 50 hours of community service, face up to 12 months in jail, and face mandatory suspension of your driver's license for at least six months but not more than one year.

True or false? (First offense) If you refuse a breath test or your BAC is .08 percent or higher while you are driving and law enforcement charges you with driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, your driving privilege will be automatically suspended for fourteen days.

False. It is seven days,

If you are 18 or older, what will happen if you accumulate 12 demerit points within 12 months or 18 points within 24 months?

The DMV will require you to complete a driver improvement clinic. If you do not complete the clinic within 90 days, DMV will suspend your driving privilege.

What will happen after your third conviction for a demerit point traffic violation (or safety belt/child restraint violation) committed when you were under age 18?

The DMV will revoke your driving privilege for one year or until you reach age 18, whichever is longer.

What will happen after your second conviction for a demerit point traffic violation (or safety belt/child restraint violation) committed when you were under age 18?

The DMV will suspend your driving privilege for 90 days.

What will happen if there is a break in your insurance policy coverage and you do not return your license plates to DMV?

The DMV will suspend your license.

What will happen if you do not submit the requested insurance policy information to verify that you have liability insurance coverage?

The DMV will suspend your license.

What will happen if you are late making child support payments by 90 days or $5,000, or fail to appear in court or comply with a subpoena, summons or warrant related to paternity or child support hearings?

The Division of Child Support Enforcement will direct DMV to suspend your driving privilege.

What will happen if you are convicted of a demerit point traffic violation (or safety belt/child restraint violation) committed when you were under age 18?

You must complete a driver improvement clinic. If you do not complete the clinic within 90 days, DMV will suspend your driving privilege until you complete the clinic and pay a reinstatement fee.

Revoked license

Your privilege to drive has been terminated. You may re-apply for a license.

Suspended license

Your privilege to drive is withdrawn temporarily.