Restricted Driving Privilege - Court Fines and Costs

If you are unable to pay court fines and cost and your Virginia driver's license becomes suspended, you may petition the court (or courts) that suspended your driving privilege for an authorization to obtain a restricted driver's license. Each court will require that you present a DMV driver transcript and compliance summary when petitioning for the authorization. In addition, the court will require that you provide proof of employment.

If your license has been suspended by multiple jurisdictions for failure to pay court fines and costs, you must petition each court for an authorization for restricted driving privileges. Each court will independently decide the length of time you may have a restricted license, up to 6 months, and which restrictions will be placed on your license. If multiple jurisdictions grant authorizations, DMV will only recognize matching restrictions authorized by the courts.

Once the suspending courts grant authorizations for a restricted driver's license, you will not be able to drive until you bring the authorizations to DMV and obtain a restricted license. If you have no other outstanding requirements, DMV will process your authorization, collect the reinstatement fee, and issue your restricted drivers license.

Restricted driving privileges are not allowed for commercial drivers.