Licensure of Drivers

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This is Chapter 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Licensure of Drivers.” It is part of Subtitle II “Titling, Registration and Licensure”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”. It contains 313 laws divided across 20 structures.

Article 1	Unlicensed Driving Prohibited
Article 2	When License Not Required
Article 3	Persons Not to Be Licensed
Article 4	Obtaining Licenses, Generally
Article 5	Licensure of Minors, Student Drivers, School Bus Drivers, and Motorcyclists
Article 6	Licensure of Commercial Vehicle Drivers
Article 6.1	Commercial Driver's Licenses
Article 7	Form of Licenses; Identity Documents Issued by Department
Article 8	Prohibited Uses of Driver's Licenses
Article 9	Habitual Offenders
Article 10	Driver Responsibilities, Generally
Article 11	Accident Reports
Article 12	Suspension and Revocation of Licenses, Generally; Additional Penalties
Article 13	Suspension of Licenses for Unsatisfied Judgments and After Certain Accidents
Article 14	Suspension of Licenses of Nonresidents or for Accidents in Other States
Article 15	Proof of Financial Responsibility
Article 17	Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies
Article 16	Assignment of Insurance Risks
Article 18	Driver License Compact
Article 19	Driver Improvement Program