Truant Va. teens could lose licenses

June 20, 2009 - 11:19am

Michelle Basch, WTOP Radio

WASHINGTON - Teenagers living in Virginia could soon face a new form of punishment for skipping school.

Teens who miss school for ten or more days in a row without a legitimate excuse, could have their driver's licenses suspended in Virginia.

A new law that takes effect July 1 in the Commonwealth allows juvenile judges to suspend a truant teenager's license for as long as they think is necessary, even up until the student turns 18.

Kids caught driving after their license is suspended will be charged with a misdemeanor. If convicted, they'll face up to a year in jail and fines of up to $2,500.

Michelle Basch, WTOP Radio

WASHINGTON - Teenagers living in Virginia could soon face a new form of punishment for skipping school.

Teens who miss school for ten or more days in a row without a legitimate excuse, could have their driver's licenses suspended in Virginia.

A new law that takes effect July 1 in the Commonwealth allows juvenile judges to suspend a truant teenager's license for as long as they think is necessary, even up until the student turns 18.

Kids caught driving after their license is suspended will be charged with a misdemeanor. If convicted, they'll face up to a year in jail and fines of up to $2,500.

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