Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 862 — Driving after forfeiture of license.

Last action — Left in Courts of Justice

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that a person is guilty of an offense of driving or operating a motor vehicle (i) after his driver's license has been revoked for certain offenses, (ii) in violation of the terms of a restricted license, (iii) without an ignition interlock system if one is required, or (iv) if the person's license had been restricted, suspended, or revoked for certain driving under the influence offenses, with a blood alcohol content of 0.02 percent or more, only if such person was driving or operating the motor vehicle on a highway, as defined in § 46.2-100.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

32 added · 32 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SB 862 clarify the definition of "highway" by referencing specific legal language. Additionally, the amended bill maintains that driving with a revoked or restricted license remains a Class 1 misdemeanor, solidifying penalties for repeat offenders. It also emphasizes that violations related to blood alcohol content are still subject to penalties. These updates are important as they enhance legal clarity and enforcement around driving offenses.

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862 Offered January 11, 2017 Prefiled December 7, 2016 A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-272 of the Code of Virginia, relating to driving after forfeiture of license.
862 Senate Amendments in [ ] -- January 25, 2017 A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-272 of the Code of Virginia, relating to driving after forfeiture of license.
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Any person who drives or operates any motor vehicle on any highway in the Commonwealth, or any engine or train in the Commonwealth, during the time for which he was deprived of the right to do so (i) upon conviction of a violation of § 18.2-268.3 or of an offense set forth in subsection E of § 18.2-270, (ii) by § 18.2-271 or 46.2-391.2, (iii) after his license has been revoked pursuant to § 46.2-389 or 46.2-391, or (iv) in violation of the terms of a restricted license issued pursuant to subsection E of § 18.2-271.1, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in § 46.2-391, and is subject to administrative revocation of his driver's license pursuant to §§ 46.2-389 and 46.2-391.
Any person who drives or operates any motor vehicle on any highway  [ , as defined in § 46.2-100, ] in the Commonwealth, or any engine or train in the Commonwealth, during the time for which he was deprived of the right to do so (i) upon conviction of a violation of § 18.2-268.3 or of an offense set forth in subsection E of § 18.2-270, (ii) by § 18.2-271 or 46.2-391.2, (iii) after his license has been revoked pursuant to § 46.2-389 or 46.2-391, or (iv) in violation of the terms of a restricted license issued pursuant to subsection E of § 18.2-271.1, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in § 46.2-391, and is subject to administrative revocation of his driver's license pursuant to §§ 46.2-389 and 46.2-391.
Regardless of compliance with any other restrictions on his privilege to drive or operate a motor vehicle, it shall be a violation of this section for any person whose privilege to drive or operate a motor vehicle has been restricted, suspended, or revoked because of a violation of § 18.2-36.1, 18.2-51.4, 18.2-266, 18.2-268.3, 46.2-341.24, or a similar ordinance or law of another state or the United States to drive or operate a motor vehicle on any highway in the Commonwealth while he has a blood alcohol content of 0.02 percent or more.
Regardless of compliance with any other restrictions on his privilege to drive or operate a motor vehicle, it shall be a violation of this section for any person whose privilege to drive or operate a motor vehicle has been restricted, suspended, or revoked because of a violation of § 18.2-36.1, 18.2-51.4, 18.2-266, 18.2-268.3, 46.2-341.24, or a similar ordinance or law of another state or the United States to drive or operate a motor vehicle on any highway  [ , as defined in § 46.2-100, ] in the Commonwealth while he has a blood alcohol content of 0.02 percent or more.
Any person who drives or operates a motor vehicle on any highway in the Commonwealth without a certified ignition interlock system as required by § 46.2-391.01 is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and is subject to administrative revocation of his driver's license pursuant to §§ 46.2-389 and 46.2-391.
Any person who drives or operates a motor vehicle on any highway  [ , as defined in § 46.2-100, ] in the Commonwealth without a certified ignition interlock system as required by § 46.2-391.01 is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and is subject to administrative revocation of his driver's license pursuant to §§ 46.2-389 and 46.2-391.
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Action History

  1. Left in Courts of Justice

  2. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote

  3. Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law

  4. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  5. Read first time

  6. Placed on Calendar

  7. Printed as engrossed 17100607D-E

  8. Engrossed by Senate as amended SB862E

  9. Committee amendments agreed to

  10. Reading of amendments waived

  11. Read second time

  12. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  13. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100607D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 862 do?
Provides that a person is guilty of an offense of driving or operating a motor vehicle (i) after his driver's license has been revoked for certain offenses, (ii) in violation of the terms of a restricted license, (iii) without an ignition interlock system if one is required, or (iv) if the person's license had been restricted, suspended, or revoked for certain driving under the influence offenses, with a blood alcohol content of 0.02 percent or more, only if such person was driving or operating the motor vehicle on a highway, as defined in § 46.2-100.
Who sponsors SB 862?
SB 862 is sponsored by Scott A. Surovell and Kory, Kaye.
What is the current status of SB 862?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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