                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

WHEN COMMISSIONER MAY SUSPEND OR REVOKE LICENSE FOR NO MORE THAN FIVE YEARS (§
46.2-408)

On any reasonable ground appearing in the records of the Department, the
Commissioner may, when he deems it necessary for the safety of the public on the
highways in the Commonwealth and after notice as provided in § 46.2-403 and
hearing as provided in §§ 46.2-404, 46.2-405, 46.2-406 and 46.2-407 suspend or
revoke for no more than five years, and not reissue during the period of
suspension or revocation, the driver&#8217;s license of any person who is a
violator of any of the provisions of this title punishable as felonies,
misdemeanors, or traffic infractions and he may suspend or revoke for a like
period, and not reissue during the period of suspension or revocation, any or
all of his registration cards and license plates for any motor vehicle.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 46-423; 1952, c. 544; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-436; 1974, c.
453; 1984, c. 780; 1989, c. 727.