In Virginia, Advocates and other safety partners are proud to support HB 561, to modernize DUI penalties, increase public safety, and recognize realities of life without a license. We urge Governor Spanberger to sign this lifesaving legislation into law.
HB 561 expands the mandated usage of VASAP and interlock ignition devices (IID) and empowers judges to require VASAP and IID usage with a restricted driver’s license rather than simply mandating hard license suspension periods for certain pre-conviction and post-conviction drivers.
HB 561 will increase protection for roadway users while allowing people with DWI convictions to safely continue driving and meeting family and work obligations. We urge you to sign HB 561 into law to further reduce crashes and injuries and save lives in Virginia.
Read the full letter here.
We previously supported HB 561 in a letter to the Chair of the Virginia Senate Courts of Justice Committee in March.