It is unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle on the highways while a habitual
offender.
Penalties:
Misdemeanor
1. If such driving does not endanger the life, limb or property of another, operator shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor punishable by jail confinement for no more than 90 days and fine of not
more than $2,500.00. Ten days of confinement is mandatory.
Felony
2. If driving (i) endangers the life, limb or property of another or (ii) takes place while
such person is in violation of section 18.2-266 (DUI), and one of the convictions which
caused the person to be declared an Habitual Offender, is for DUI, or it is a second
offense, the person is guilty of a felony. Confinement in state correctional facility for
not less than ONE YEAR nor more than five years or, in discretion of judge or jury,
TWELVE MONTHS IN JAIL.
TWELVE MONTHS IN JAIL.
TWELVE MONTHS IN JAIL.
TWELVE MONTHS IN JAIL.
TWELVE MONTHS IN JAIL.
