Virginia § 46.2-422 - Suspension on failure to pay installments
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-422 — Suspension on failure to pay installments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-422. Suspension on failure to pay installments
If the judgment debtor fails to pay any installment as permitted by the order of the court, then on notice of default, the Commissioner shall forthwith suspend the driver's license, registration cards, and license plates of the judgment debtor until the judgment is satisfied as provided in this chapter. The judgment debtor may apply, after due notice to the judgment creditor, to the court which allowed installment payment of the judgment, within thirty days after the default, for resumption of the privilege of paying the judgment in installments, if past-due installments are first paid.
Code 1950, § 46-434; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-447; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-422
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-422 cover?
Section 46.2-422 ("Suspension on failure to pay installments") 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.
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