Suspension and Revocation of Licenses, Generally; Additional Penalties

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This is Article 12 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Suspension and Revocation of Licenses, Generally; Additional Penalties.” It is part of Chapter 3 “Licensure of Drivers”, which is part of Subtitle II “Titling, Registration and Licensure”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”. It contains 41 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 41 sections.

§ 46.2-389	Required revocation for one year upon conviction or finding of guilty of certain offenses; exceptions
§ 46.2-390	Required suspension for conviction of theft or unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
§ 46.2-390.1	Repealed
§ 46.2-391	Revocation of license for multiple convictions of driving while intoxicated; exception; petition for restoration of privilege
§ 46.2-391.01	Administrative enforcement of ignition interlock requirements
§ 46.2-391.1	Suspension of registration certificates and plates upon suspension or revocation of driver's license
§ 46.2-391.2	Administrative suspension of license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle
§ 46.2-391.3	Content of notice of suspension
§ 46.2-391.4	When suspension to be rescinded
§ 46.2-391.5	Preparation and distribution of forms
§ 46.2-392	Suspension of license or issuance of a restricted license on conviction of certain offenses; probationary conditions required; generally
§ 46.2-393	(Effective July 1, 2026) Suspension of license on conviction of certain reckless offenses; restricted licenses
§ 46.2-394	(Effective until July 1, 2026) Revocation of license for fourth conviction of certain offenses
§ 46.2-395	Repealed
§ 46.2-396	Suspension of license for reckless driving resulting in death of any person
§ 46.2-396.1	Conviction of serious driving offense
§ 46.2-397	Suspension of license for certain violations while transporting explosives, inflammable gas or liquid
§ 46.2-398	(Effective July 1, 2026) Disposition of surrendered licenses on revocation or suspension
§ 46.2-398.1	Issuance of restricted driver's privilege to out-of-state licensees
§ 46.2-399	Revocation of license for improper use or failure to pay certain taxes
§ 46.2-400	Suspension of license of person not competent to drive; restoration of license; duty of clerk of the court
§ 46.2-401	Reports to Commissioner of discharge of individuals from state facilities
§ 46.2-402	When Commissioner may suspend or revoke license for not more than one year after hearing
§ 46.2-403	Contents of notice of hearing
§ 46.2-404	Where and before whom hearing held
§ 46.2-405	How hearings to be conducted
§ 46.2-406	Appointment and authority of hearing officers
§ 46.2-407	Form and contents of decision; copies
§ 46.2-408	When Commissioner may suspend or revoke license for no more than five years
§ 46.2-409	Certain abstracts of conviction to be prima facie evidence of conviction
§ 46.2-410	Appeals from order suspending or revoking license or registration
§ 46.2-410.1	Judicial review of revocation or suspension by Commissioner
§ 46.2-410.2	License suspension or revocation by Commissioner; offenses under the laws of other jurisdictions
§ 46.2-411	Reinstatement of suspended or revoked license or other privilege to operate or register a motor vehicle; proof of financial responsibility; reinstatement fee
§ 46.2-411.1	Reinstatement of driver's license suspended or revoked for a conviction of driving while intoxicated
§ 46.2-412	Time suspension or revocation
§ 46.2-413	Effect of reversal of conviction
§ 46.2-414	Commencement of periods for suspension or revocation of licenses, registration cards, or license plates
§ 46.2-415	United States magistrates and judges of district courts authorized to revoke or suspend driver's license under certain conditions
§ 46.2-416	Notice of suspension or revocation of license
§ 46.2-416.1	Repealed