| Know The Facts |
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Facts about Virginia Drivers
| Number of Drivers
| 5.4 Million
| Number of Persons With Suspended Licenses
| 615,000
| | Source: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, 2008 |
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It's A Crime!
Serious Traffic Offenses Result in Serious Penalties
| | Driving Under The Influence | Fines, Suspension, Jail |
| | Reckless Driving | Fines, Suspension, Jail |
| | Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License | Fines, Suspension, Jail |
Not Paying Your Bills Can Cause License Suspension
| | Not Paying Court Fines and Costs | Suspension |
| | Delinquent Child Support Payments | Suspension |
| | Unpaid Civil Judgments for Vehicle Accidents | Suspension |
| | Not Having Auto Insurance | Suspension |
Having A Valid Driver's License is Essential for Many Jobs
“If you don’t have a license, you don’t have a prayer of getting and keeping a job over time.” J. Pawasarat, author of “Barriers to Employment,” University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2006.
Getting to the Job. Where public transportation is not available, driving is the only reliable way to get to work.- You must drive to get to jobs in the suburbs - where significant growth is occurring.
- You must drive if you work in rural areas.
- You must drive if your work hours don't match public transportation schedules.
- Driving at Work.
- Service positions like electricians, home repair persons, computer specialists, driving company vehicles to get to the job site.
- Transportation jobs, such as bus drivers, truck drivers, chauffeurs.
- Sales reps and others who must visit customer locations.
The Bottom Line: Having a Job is Critical for Success
“Simply put, more than 9 out of 10 employed offenders successfully completed post-conviction supervision.” J. Johnson, author of “Does Employment Help Reduce Recidivism for Federal Offenders?” US Probation and Pretrial Services Newsletter, Jan. 29, 2007
