Allowing Person to Drive Vehicle Not Equipped with Ignition Interlock in Virginia

The installation of an Ignition Interlock in Virginia is required after many DUI convictions. The device prevents a car from starting if it detects alcohol on the driver’s breath or if the driver fails to take re-tests during random intervals while operating the vehicle. The device must be installed for at least 12 months without any alcohol-related violations.

Attempting to tamper with or interfering with the use of the Ignition Interlock is a crime.

Allowing Person to Drive Vehicle Not Equipped with Ignition Interlock in Virginia

Not only can a driver be charged with a crime for tampering with or interfering with the intended use of the Ignition Interlock, but others can be charged for such interference as well. If a person knowingly allows a person that he or she know is prohibited from operating a vehicle without an Interlock to operate a vehicle without an Ignition Interlock, he or she can be charged with a CRIME.

Penalty for Allowing Person to Drive Vehicle Not Equipped with Ignition Interlock in Virginia

Knowingly allowing a person to drive a vehicle not equipped with an Ignition Interlock in Virginia who is prohibited from doing so is a crime. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor, punished with up to 12 months in jail and a fine up to $2,500.

For more information on Tampering with an Ignition Interlock in Virginia under Va. Code §18.2-270.1(H), click here.

For more information on Attempting to Start or Starting a Vehicle for a Person with an Ignition Interlock in Virginia under Va. Code §18.2-270.1(G), click here.

For more information on Attempting to Start a Vehicle for a Person with an Ignition Interlock in Virginia under Va. Code §18.2-270.1(G), click here.

For more information on Starting a Vehicle for a Person with an Ignition Interlock in Virginia under Va. Code §18.2-270.1(G), click here.

For more information on Failing to Install or Calibrate an Ignition Interlock in Virginia under Va. Code §18.2-270.1(F), click here.

For more information on Failing to Install an Ignition Interlock in Virginia under Va. Code §18.2-270.1(F), click here.

For more information on Failing to Calibrate an Ignition Interlock in Virginia under Va. Code §18.2-270.1(F), click here.

For more general information on Ignition Interlock violations in Virginia, click here.

For more information on DUI penalties in Virginia, click here.

 

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