Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-266.1: Persons younger than 21 years of age driving after illegally consuming alcohol; penalty

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful for anyone under 21 to drive after illegally consuming alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02% or higher. A violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor with mandatory license suspension, fines, and community service.

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