3/19/08-The Senate Courts of Justice Committee killed a House-approved bill that sought to require that unlicensed drivers be arrested, fingerprinted and photographed. Virginia law now allows only for tickets to be issued.
Under HB91, first-time offenders would’ve faced six months in jail. Subsequent offenses would’ve resulted in up to one year behind bars.

1/31/08-A bill in the House Courts of Justice Committee would require that unlicensed drivers be arrested, fingerprinted and photographed. Virginia law now only allows for tickets to be issued.
First-time offenders would face six months in jail. Subsequent offenses would result in up to one year behind bars.
Sponsored by Delegate David Albo, R-Springfield, HB91 would call for the violators’ vehicle to be impounded for 30 days.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.

1/7/08-Delegate David Albo, R-Springfield, has filed a bill for consideration during the upcoming regular session that would require that unlicensed drivers be arrested, fingerprinted and photographed. Virginia law now only allows for tickets to be issued.
First-time offenders would face six months in jail. Subsequent offenses would result in up to one year behind bars.
HB91 also would call for the violators’ vehicle to be impounded for 30 days.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee. A similar bill – HB104 – also is awaiting assignment to committee.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.