{"id":3910,"date":"2019-05-23T21:12:33","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T21:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dualawfirm.com\/?p=3910"},"modified":"2023-04-20T12:27:41","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T16:27:41","slug":"how-to-get-your-drivers-license-reinstated-after-a-virginia-dui-conviction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dualawfirm.com\/2019\/05\/23\/how-to-get-your-drivers-license-reinstated-after-a-virginia-dui-conviction\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Your Driver’s License Reinstated After a Virginia DUI\/DWI Conviction"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most challenging and inconvenient consequences after a DUI\/DWI conviction is the sudden loss of your driver’s license. Even for first-time DUI\/DWI offenders, there is a mandatory driver’s license suspension period. In certain instances, a motorist may be able to get restricted driving privileges after a drunk driving arrest, but it is more common for a motorist to have to wait until they have completed the full suspension period. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Driver\u2019s License Suspension After a DUI\/DWI Conviction in Virginia<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you are arrested for drunk driving in Virginia, there is an automatic administrative license suspension initiated by the Department of Motor Vehicles, as well as a further suspension after a DUI\/DWI conviction. The length of your license suspension will depend primarily on if you have prior DUI\/DWI convictions on our record and when those convictions occurred.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Requirements for Reinstatement <\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>requirements for reinstating your driver’s license<\/span><\/a> after a DUI\/DWI depend on the specific criminal charges and penalties, including if you have multiple prior DUI\/DWI convictions. Reinstatement may also depend on whether the DUI\/DWI involved drugs or alcohol and if you had any other outstanding criminal charges.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Requirements for Reinstatement After Your First Conviction<\/b><\/h2>\n

After a first DUI\/DWI, a motorist can immediately petition the court for a restricted license as soon as they are convicted. However, a restricted license limits the time and place the driver can go. This is generally limited to driving to and from places like work, school, childcare, and DUI\/DWI classes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If a restricted driver’s license is granted, they will also be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID), which is generally required for all Virginia DUI\/DWI convictions–including a first offense DUI\/DWI. The ignition interlock device requires a clean breath sample in order to start the car and continue operating the vehicle. The driver is responsible for the costs of installing and maintaining the IID.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To get full driving privileges reinstated, the motorist must comply with all the terms of the license suspension. The Virginia DMV allows drivers to check their compliance summary request online. These requirements may include:<\/span><\/p>\n