Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 46.2, Motor Vehicles
Va. Code (Motor Vehicles) § 46.2-300: Driving without license prohibited; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
Driving a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license is prohibited. A first violation is a Class 2 misdemeanor; subsequent violations are Class 1 misdemeanors. Courts may suspend driving privileges up to 90 days and may dismiss charges if the driver obtains a license before trial, except for commercial vehicle operators.
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