2/28/08-A bill is dead for the year that would have require some motorists convicted of driving under the influence in the state to wear a “scarlet letter,” of sorts.
Delegate Lionell Spruill Sr., D-Chesapeake, HB1281 would have required people with three or more DUI convictions to attach bright yellow license plates with red letters and numbers to their vehicles.
Once offenders retain their driver’s licenses they would have had to pay $500 for the special plates. The plates would have been required to stay on their vehicles for five years.
The House Courts of Justice Committee opted against advancing the bill for further consideration. The decision effectively killed the bill for the year.

1/31/08-The House Transportation Committee voted to advance a bill that would require people with three or more DUI convictions to attach bright yellow license plates with red letters and numbers to their vehicles.
Sponsored by Delegate Lionell Spruill Sr., D-Chesapeake, HB1281 would require that once offenders retain their driver’s licenses they would have to pay $500 for the special plates. The plates would be required to stay on their vehicles for five years.
The bill has moved to the House Courts of Justice Committee.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.

1/18/08-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would require people with three or more DUI convictions to attach bright yellow license plates with red letters and numbers to their vehicles.
Sponsored by Delegate Lionell Spruill Sr., D-Chesapeake, HB1281 would require that once offenders retain their driver’s licenses they would have to pay $500 for the special plates. The plates would be required to stay on their vehicles for five years.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.