Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy (NVCJA) Practice Exam

What charge can be applied to Bandy for driving without a certified ignition interlock system?

1. Driving under influence

2. Negligent driving

3. 18.2-272 Driving after forfeiture or violation of restrictions

4. Class 3 misdemeanor

The correct answer is: 18.2-272 Driving after forfeiture or violation of restrictions

The charge that would apply to Bandy for driving without a certified ignition interlock system reflects a specific legal framework related to driving violations. The law outlined by 18.2-272 addresses situations where an individual drives after forfeiture of their driving privileges or in violation of restrictions imposed by the court. This law is particularly pertinent for individuals who have had their driving privileges restricted due to prior offenses, such as driving under the influence (DUI), which often requires the use of an ignition interlock system as a condition for regaining driving privileges. When an individual is mandated to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicle due to previous infractions, driving without that device constitutes a clear violation of the court's restrictions. Therefore, charging Bandy under 18.2-272 appropriately reflects the legal ramifications of ignoring such a restriction, emphasizing the importance of compliance with court-imposed conditions for restoring driving rights. The other options do not specifically address the violation of driving without an ignition interlock. Driving under the influence pertains to the act of operating a vehicle while impaired, negligent driving concerns a broader category of unsafe driving behavior, and a Class 3 misdemeanor is a punishment classification but does not pinpoint the nature of the offense in this scenario. Thus