Virginia § 46.2-320 - Other grounds for refusal or suspension

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-320 — Other grounds for refusal or suspension, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 46.2-320. Other grounds for refusal or suspension

The Department may refuse to grant an application for a driver's license in any of the circumstances set forth in § 46.2-608 as circumstances justifying the refusal of an application for the registration of a motor vehicle. The Department may refuse to issue or reissue a driver's license for the willful failure or refusal to pay any taxes or fees required to be collected or authorized to be collected by the Department.

Code 1950, § 46-359; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-366; 1982, c. 147; 1984, c. 780; 1989, c. 727; 1995, c. 595; 1996, cc. 785, 1013; 1997, cc. 473, 794, 857, 898; 1999, c. 615; 2001, cc. 645, 779; 2010, c. 682; 2011, c. 773; 2012, c. 829.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-320

What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-320 cover?

Section 46.2-320 ("Other grounds for refusal or suspension") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Virginia § 46.2-320?

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