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2010 SESSION


CHAPTER 493
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-398.1, relating to issuance of restricted driver's licenses to out-of-state licensees.
[H 97]
Approved April 11, 2010

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 46.2-398.1 as follows:

§ 46.2-398.1. Issuance of restricted driver's privilege to out-of-state licensees.

When the operator of any motor vehicle who is not licensed to drive in Virginia, but who has a valid driver's license from another jurisdiction, is convicted in Virginia of any violation for which license suspension and issuance of a restricted license to a Virginia driver is authorized, the court may issue him a restricted driving privilege in Virginia upon the same conditions as if the person held a valid Virginia license. The court order, and any writing or communication setting forth the person's restricted privilege, shall include clear language indicating that the person is not a licensed Virginia driver.

2. That the provisions of this act are declarative of existing law.