Restoration of Driving Privileges

Restoration of Driving Privileges is a process by which a person adjudged to be a third time offender within a period of 10 years is filing for the purpose of obtaining either a restricted driver’s license or an unrestricted license to drive a motor vehicle. Restoration of driving privileges are heard by circuit courts on the first Monday of each month. Learn more: Va. Code § 46.2-391. Restoration of Driving Privileges

Petition Process:

Petitioner completes the appropriate petition and order forms. Forms can be found above or are available in the clerk’s office. Petition and order must be completed by petitioner in their entirety. Case documents can be either brought in person or mailed to the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. In addition to the petition, petitioner will need to provide the clerk’s office with the compliance summary and driving record, both of which are obtained from the DMV.

                The compliance summary will indicate which circuit court is the correct jurisdiction to file in.

Upon filing, a hearing will be set by the clerk’s office 8 weeks out on the first Monday of the month closest to the 8 week mark. Hearings for restoration of driving privileges are set for 9:30am. The clerk’s office is responsible for serving both the Commonwealth’s Office and the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Fees:

The filing fee for Restoration of Driving Privileges is $113.00.