Virginia ASAP Information

Persons convicted of DUI in Virginia will almost always be referred to the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program, popularly known as either “VASAP” or “ASAP.”

This program requires you to meet for an initial evaluation and intake, and if you are accepted, a schedule of meetings will be given to you. Upon completion of court-ordered VASAP, your license may be restored in full.

Things to Note:

1. Attendance is MANDATORY for 1st and 2nd offense DWI.

2. It is almost always better to enroll in ASAP BEFORE the trial date as well as applying for a restricted driver’s license.

3. You MUST complete ASAP in order to get your license reinstated. You cannot get it reinstated otherwise unless specially directed by the court – which RARELY happens (less often than Virginia Earthquakes)!

4. If you violate any of the terms of the restricted license and/or fail to comply with ASAP program, you are guilty of a SEPARATE Class 1 Misdemeanor, and your license will be suspended for 12 months from the date found guilty of the show cause.

For more information on specific programs, click the link below.

http://www.vasap.state.va.us/vasapprograms/vasapprograms.html