Information on Virginia DUI and Ignition Interlock Laws

When you are arrested for DUI in Virginia (you have a BAC of .08 or greater or you refuse a breath test), your license is automatically  suspended for 6 days.  If you are convicted of a DUI first offense, the court  will require that you have an ignition interlock device installed on at least one vehicle and any vehicles you operate as a condition of restricted driving privileges.

If the court does not require ignition interlock, DMV will require you to have an ignition interlock device installed on at least one vehicle and any vehicles you operate as a condition of restricted driving privileges.

If you are convicted of Driving While Intoxicated in Virginia, your  license will be revoked.  A revocation is the complete termination of your privilege to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Once you comply with the terms of your revocation, as part of your reinstatement requirements, you will be required to take all applicable knowledge and skills tests and pay for a new license.

If you are convicted of a DUI first offense, the court will require that you have an ignition interlock device installed on at least one vehicle and any vehicles you operate as a condition of restricted driving privileges. If the court does not require ignition interlock, DMV will require you to have an ignition interlock device installed on at least one vehicle and any vehicles you operate as a condition of restricted driving privileges.

If you are convicted of a DUI second offense within
ten years, or convicted of a DUI third or subsequent
offense within ten years,  the court will require that you have an ignition interlock device installed on every vehicle you own, co-own or operate as a condition of restricted driving privileges or full restoration of driving privileges.