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Identification

  • Acceptable Identification
  • Acceptable Digital Identification
  • What requirements are needed to acquire acceptable ID’ and Acceptable Digital ID’s
    • Virginia 46.2-323
      • B. Every application shall state the full legal name, year, month, and date of birth, social security number, sex, and residence address of the applicant; whether or not the applicant has previously been licensed as a driver and, if so, when and by what state, and whether or not his license has ever been suspended or revoked and, if so, the date of and reason for such suspension or revocation. Applicants shall be permitted to choose between “male,” “female,” or “non-binary” when designating the applicant’s sex on the driver’s license application form. The Department, as a condition for the issuance of any driver’s license, temporary driver’s permit, learner’s permit, or motorcycle learner’s permit shall require the surrender of any driver’s license or, in the case of a motorcycle learner’s permit, a motorcycle license issued by another state and held by the applicant. The applicant shall also answer any questions on the application form or otherwise propounded by the Department incidental to the examination. The applicant may also be required to present proof of identity, residency, and social security number or non-work authorized status, if required to appear in person before the Department to apply. The Commissioner shall require that each application include a certification statement to be signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury, certifying that the information presented on the application is true and correct. If the applicant fails or refuses to sign the certification statement, the Department shall not issue the applicant a driver’s license, temporary driver’s permit, learner’s permit or motorcycle learner’s permit. Any applicant who knowingly makes a false certification or supplies false or fictitious evidence shall be punished as provided in § 46.2-348.
      • C. Every application for a driver’s license shall include a photograph of the applicant supplied under arrangements made by the Department. The photograph shall be processed by the Department so that the photograph can be made part of the issued license.
  • What types of identification are accepted for non-citizen or foreign nationals in this state?
    • 46.2-328.1
      • Licenses, permits, and special identification cards to be issued only to United States citizens, legal permanent resident aliens, or holders of valid unexpired nonimmigrant visas; exceptions; renewal, duplication, or reissuance.
    • Non-Resident IDs
      • One proof of identity
      • One proof of legal presence
      • Two proofs of Virginia residency
      • One proof of your Social Security number, if you have been issued one
      • Your current driver’s license
      • If your name appears differently on your proof documents: Proof of name change
  • Can undocumented individuals obtain a state ID or Drivers license in this state?
    • No – 46.2-328.1
      • Licenses, permits, and special identification cards to be issued only to United States citizens, legal permanent resident aliens, or holders of valid unexpired nonimmigrant visas; exceptions; renewal, duplication, or reissuance.
  • What privacy protections are in place for Digital Id’s in this state?
  • Can Digital IDs be legally used for law enforcement verification?
    • Can only be used at certain TSA Checkpoints at this time

Alcohol

  • Age permitted to Access Alcohol Retailers and Venues (How old do you have to be to enter a bar? Include Federal Law and State Law)
    • ​In Virginia, the legal age to purchase, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages is 21. However, the state does not have a specific statute establishing a minimum age to enter establishments such as bars or restaurants that serve alcohol. This means that individuals under 21 may be permitted to enter these venues, provided they do not purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
  • Age permitted to consume Alcohol
    • 4.1-304
      • A. No person shall, except pursuant to subdivisions 1 through 5 of § 4.1-200, sell any alcoholic beverages to any individual when at the time of such sale he knows or has reason to believe that the individual to whom the sale is made is (i) less than 21 years of age, (ii) interdicted, or (iii) intoxicated. Any person convicted of a violation of this subsection is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
    • 4.1-305
      • A. No person to whom an alcoholic beverage may not lawfully be sold under § 4.1-304 shall consume, purchase or possess, or attempt to consume, purchase or possess, any alcoholic beverage, except (i) pursuant to subdivisions 1 through 7 of § 4.1-200
  • Age permitted to serve Alcohol
    • 4.1-307
      • No person shall permit anyone employed by him under the age of (i) eighteen years to sell, serve or dispense in any manner alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, except pursuant to subdivisions 1 through 5 of § 4.1-200 or (ii) twenty-one years to prepare or mix alcoholic beverages in the capacity of bartender.
  • Age permitted to purchase Alcohol
    • 4.1-304
      • A. No person shall, except pursuant to subdivisions 1 through 5 of § 4.1-200, sell any alcoholic beverages to any individual when at the time of such sale he knows or has reason to believe that the individual to whom the sale is made is (i) less than 21 years of age, (ii) interdicted, or (iii) intoxicated. Any person convicted of a violation of this subsection is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
    • 4.1-305
      • A. No person to whom an alcoholic beverage may not lawfully be sold under § 4.1-304 shall consume, purchase or possess, or attempt to consume, purchase or possess, any alcoholic beverage, except (i) pursuant to subdivisions 1 through 7 of § 4.1-200
  • What is the consumable limit (if any)
    • N/A
  • What is the purchase limit (if any)
    • N/A
  • What is the legal BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) limit in this state?
    • 18.2-266
    • 18.2-266.1
    • The legal BAC limits in South Dakota are as follows:
      • 0.08%: For drivers aged 21 and older.
      • 0.02%: For drivers under 21
      • 0.04%: For commercial drivers.
    • Are there any exceptions for minors consuming alcohol (e.g., religious ceremonies, parental supervision)?
      • 4.1-200
        • 7. Any person who keeps and possesses lawfully acquired alcoholic beverages in his residence for his personal use or that of his family. However, such alcoholic beverages may be served or given to guests in such residence by such person, his family or servants when (i) such guests are 21 years of age or older or are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or spouse who is 21 years of age or older, (ii) the consumption or possession of such alcoholic beverages by family members or such guests occurs only in such residence where the alcoholic beverages are allowed to be served or given pursuant to this subdivision, and (iii) such service or gift is in no way a shift or device to evade the provisions of this subtitle. The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply when a person serves or provides alcoholic beverages to a guest occupying the residence as the lessee of a short-term rental, as that term is defined in § 15.2-983, regardless of whether the person who permanently resides in the residence is present during the short-term rental.
      • 4.1-305
        • A. No person to whom an alcoholic beverage may not lawfully be sold under § 4.1-304 shall consume, purchase or possess, or attempt to consume, purchase or possess, any alcoholic beverage, except (i) pursuant to subdivisions 1 through 7 of § 4.1-200; (ii) where possession of the alcoholic beverages by a person less than 21 years of age is due to such person’s making a delivery of alcoholic beverages in pursuance of his employment or an order of his parent; or
  • What are the penalties for providing alcohol to minors at a private residence?

Tobacco

  • Age permitted to access Tobacco Retailers and Venues (How old do you have to be to enter a cigar shop, smoke shop, or smoking lounge? Include Federal Law and State Law)
    • State Law
      • While the law specifies the minimum age for purchasing and possessing tobacco products, it does not explicitly address the minimum age required to enter establishments such as cigar shops, smoke shops, or smoking lounges. This means that policies regarding entry into these venues are typically determined by the individual establishments and may vary based on local ordinances and the nature of the business.
    • Federal Law:
      • FDA Tobacco 
      • Individuals must be 21 years old to purchase tobacco products in the United States. This law also prohibits anyone under 21 from entering certain tobacco-related venues, such as cigar shops or smoke shops, if they are not accompanied by an adult.
  • Age permitted to use Tobacco
    • 18.2-371.2
      • A. No person shall sell to, distribute to, purchase for, or knowingly permit the purchase by any person younger than 21 years of age, knowing or having reason to believe that such person is younger than 21 years of age, any retail tobacco product or hemp product intended for smoking.No person shall sell retail tobacco products or hemp products intended for smoking from a vending machine.
      • B. No person shall sell a retail tobacco product or hemp product intended for smoking to any individual who does not demonstrate, by producing a driver’s license or similar photo identification issued by a government agency, that the individual is at least 21 years of age.
  • Age permitted to sell Tobacco
    • Working in a tobacco shop is not explicitly listed among hazardous occupations. Therefore, individuals aged 18 and above can generally be employed in such establishments. For minors aged 14 to 17, employment may be permissible depending on specific duties and compliance with child labor laws. Employers should consult Virginia’s Department of Labor and Industry guidelines to ensure adherence to all regulations.
    • 40.1-100
      • 9. In any occupation determined and declared hazardous by rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, except as otherwise provided in subsection D.
  • Age permitted to purchase Tobacco
    • 18.2-371.2
      • A. No person shall sell to, distribute to, purchase for, or knowingly permit the purchase by any person younger than 21 years of age, knowing or having reason to believe that such person is younger than 21 years of age, any retail tobacco product or hemp product intended for smoking.No person shall sell retail tobacco products or hemp products intended for smoking from a vending machine.
      • B. No person shall sell a retail tobacco product or hemp product intended for smoking to any individual who does not demonstrate, by producing a driver’s license or similar photo identification issued by a government agency, that the individual is at least 21 years of ag
  • What is the consumable limit (if any)
    • N/A
  • What is the purchase limit (if any)
    • N/A
  • Are vaping products regulated differently from traditional tobacco in this state?
    • No
  • Are flavored vapes or disposable e-cigarettes banned?
    • FDA
    • Federal law prohibits the sale of closed-system devices (pods, cartridges) containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol.

Cannabis

  • Age permitted to access Cannabis Retailers and Venues (How old do you have to be to enter a dispensary or smoke shop? Include Federal Law and State Law)
    • In Virginia, individuals must be at least 21 years old to legally purchase or possess cannabis. However, the state does not have specific statutes addressing the minimum age required to enter establishments such as dispensaries or smoke shops. Consequently, policies regarding entry into these venues are typically determined by the individual establishments and may vary based on local ordinances and the nature of the business.
  • Age permitted to use Cannabis
    • 4.1-1100
      • A. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person 21 years of age or older may lawfully possess on his person or in any public place not more than one ounce of marijuana or an equivalent amount of marijuana product as determined by regulation promulgated by the Board.
    • 4.1-1105.1
      • No person younger than 21 years of age shall consume or possess, or attempt to consume or possess, any marijuana or marijuana products, except by any federal, state, or local law-enforcement officer or his agent when possession of marijuana or marijuana products is necessary in the performance of his duties. Such person may be prosecuted either in the county or city in which the marijuana or marijuana products were possessed or consumed or in the county or city in which the person exhibits evidence of physical indicia of consumption of marijuana or marijuana products.
  • Age permitted to sell Cannabis
    • 4.1-1105.1
      • No person younger than 21 years of age shall consume or possess, or attempt to consume or possess, any marijuana or marijuana products, except by any federal, state, or local law-enforcement officer or his agent when possession of marijuana or marijuana products is necessary in the performance of his duties. Such person may be prosecuted either in the county or city in which the marijuana or marijuana products were possessed or consumed or in the county or city in which the person exhibits evidence of physical indicia of consumption of marijuana or marijuana products.
  • Age permitted to purchase Cannabis
    • 4.1-1105.1
      • No person younger than 21 years of age shall consume or possess, or attempt to consume or possess, any marijuana or marijuana products, except by any federal, state, or local law-enforcement officer or his agent when possession of marijuana or marijuana products is necessary in the performance of his duties. Such person may be prosecuted either in the county or city in which the marijuana or marijuana products were possessed or consumed or in the county or city in which the person exhibits evidence of physical indicia of consumption of marijuana or marijuana products.
  • What is the consumable limit (if any)
    • 4.1-1100
      • A. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person 21 years of age or older may lawfully possess on his person or in any public place not more than one ounce of marijuana or an equivalent amount of marijuana product as determined by regulation promulgated by the Board.
      • B. Any person who possesses on his person or in any public place marijuana or marijuana products in excess of the amounts set forth in subsection A is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $25 except as otherwise provided in this section. The penalty for any violations of this section by an adult shall be prepayable according to the procedures in § 16.1-69.40:2.
      • C. With the exception of possession by a person in his residence or possession by a licensee in the course of his duties related to such licensee’s marijuana establishment, any person who possesses on his person or in any public place (i) more than four ounces but not more than one pound of marijuana or an equivalent amount of marijuana product as determined by regulation promulgated by the Board is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and, for a second or subsequent offense, a Class 2 misdemeanor and (ii) more than one pound of marijuana or an equivalent amount of marijuana product as determined by regulation promulgated by the Board is guilty of a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one year nor more than 10 years and a fine of not more than $250,000, or both.
  • What is the purchase limit (if any)
    • Recreational Use:
      • As of March 2025, Virginia has not yet established a legal retail market for recreational marijuana sales. Therefore, there are no official purchase limits for recreational users at this time.
    • Medical Use
      • 4.1-1603 – No pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility shall dispense more than a 90-day supply, as determined by the dispensing pharmacist or certifying practitioner, for any patient during any 90-day period. A pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility may dispense less than a 90-day supply of a cannabis product for any patient during any 90-day period; however, a pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility may dispense more than one cannabis product to a patient at one time. No more than four ounces of botanical cannabis shall be dispensed for each 30-day period for which botanical cannabis is dispensed. In determining the appropriate amount of a cannabis product to be dispensed to a patient, a pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility shall consider all cannabis products dispensed to the patient and adjust the amount dispensed accordingly.
  • Can minors obtain medical cannabis with a prescription?
    • 4.1-1600
      • “Registered agent” means an individual designated by a patient who has been issued a written certification, or, if such patient is a minor or a vulnerable adult as defined in § 18.2-369, designated by such patient’s parent or legal guardian, and registered with the Board pursuant to subsection F of § 4.1-1601.

Adult Media

  • Age permitted to access Adult Content ONLINE
    • Virginia SB 1515
      • (1) “Juvenile” means a person less than 18 years of age.
      • “Substantial portion” means more than 33 and one-third percent of total material on a website that meets the definition of material harmful to minors.
      • Any commercial entity that knowingly or intentionally publishes or distributes material harmful to minors on the Internet from a website that contains a substantial portion of such material shall, through the use of (i) a commercially available database that is regularly used by businesses or governmental entities for the purpose of age and identity verification or (ii) another commercially reasonable method of age and identity verification, verify that any person attempting to access such material harmful to minors is 18 years of age or older
  • Age permitted to access Adult Retailers and Venues (Sex shops, Strip Clubs, burlesque)
    • 18.2-391
      • 1. Any picture, photography, drawing, sculpture, motion picture in any format or medium, video or computer game, electronic file or message containing an image, or similar visual representation or image of a person or portion of the human body which depicts sexually explicit nudity, sexual conduct or sadomasochistic abuse and which is harmful to juveniles, or
      • 2. Any book, pamphlet, magazine, printed matter however reproduced, electronic file or message containing words, or sound recording which contains any matter enumerated in subdivision 1 of this subsection, or explicit and detailed verbal descriptions or narrative accounts of sexual excitement, sexual conduct or sadomasochistic abuse and which, taken as a whole, is harmful to juveniles. However, if a person uses services of an Internet service provider or an electronic mail service provider in committing acts prohibited under this subsection, such Internet service provider or electronic mail service provider shall not be held responsible for violating this subsection
      • B. It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to sell to a juvenile an admission ticket or pass, or knowingly to admit a juvenile to premises whereon there is exhibited a motion picture, show or other presentation which, in whole or in part, depicts sexually explicit nudity, sexual conduct or sadomasochistic abuse and which is harmful to juveniles or to exhibit any such motion picture at any such premises which are not designed to prevent viewing from any public way of such motion picture by juveniles not admitted to any such premises.
      • C. It shall be unlawful for any juvenile falsely to represent to any person mentioned in subsection A or subsection B hereof, or to his agent, that such juvenile is 18 years of age or older, with the intent to procure any material set forth in subsection A, or with the intent to procure such juvenile’s admission to any motion picture, show or other presentation, as set forth in subsection B.
  • Are websites required to verify age for accessing adult content?
    • Virginia SB 1515
      • Any commercial entity that knowingly or intentionally publishes or distributes material harmful to minors on the Internet from a website that contains a substantial portion of such material shall, through the use of
        • (i) a commercially available database that is regularly used by businesses or governmental entities for the purpose of age and identity verification or
        • (ii) another commercially reasonable method of age and identity verification, verify that any person attempting to access such material harmful to minors is 18 years of age or older.
  • What penalties exist for providing minors access to adult material online?
    • Virginia SB 1515
      • C. Any commercial entity that violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to civil liability for damages resulting from a minor’s access to such material harmful to a minor and reasonable attorney fees and costs.
  • What is the minimum age to work in the adult entertainment industry?
    • 40.1-100.2
      • A person under eighteen years of age shall not perform in or be a subject of sexually explicit visual material. As used in this section, “sexually explicit visual material” means a picture, photograph, drawing, sculpture, motion picture film or similar visual representation which is obscene for children, as defined in § 18.2-374.1, and which depicts nudity, sexual excitement, sexual conduct, sexual intercourse or sadomasochistic abuse, as defined in § 18.2-390, or a book, magazine or pamphlet which contains such a visual representation. An undeveloped photograph or similar visual material may be sexually explicit material notwithstanding that processing or other action is necessary to make its sexually explicit content apparent. A person who employs, permits or suffers a person to be employed or work in violation of this section is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
  • Are there restrictions on employment terms for adult content creators?
    • Title 18 US Code 2557
      • Federal law mandates that producers of sexually explicit content must maintain detailed age verification records for all performers.

Voting

  • Age permitted to register to vote in the state
    • Virginia Law
      • 24.2-400
      • 24.2-403
        • Any person who is otherwise qualified and will be 18 years of age on or before the day of the next general election shall be permitted to register in advance and also vote in any intervening primary or special election. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any person who is otherwise qualified and will be 18 years of age on or before the day of the next November general presidential election shall be permitted to register in advance of and also vote in any intervening presidential primary and any other primary held on the same day as the presidential primary.
    • Federal Law:
  • Age permitted to vote in the state
    • 24.2-403
      • Any person who is otherwise qualified and will be 18 years of age on or before the day of the next general election shall be permitted to register in advance and also vote in any intervening primary or special election. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any person who is otherwise qualified and will be 18 years of age on or before the day of the next November general presidential election shall be permitted to register in advance of and also vote in any intervening presidential primary and any other primary held on the same day as the presidential primary.
  • What Identification requirements are needed to vote on a regular ballot
    • Voter IDs
    • 24.2-643
      • B. An officer of election shall ask the voter for his full name and current residence address and the voter may give such information orally or in writing. The officer of election shall verify with the voter his full name and address and shall repeat, in a voice audible to party and candidate representatives present, the full name provided by the voter. The officer shall ask the voter to present any one of the following forms of identification: (i) his voter confirmation documents; (ii) his valid Virginia driver’s license, his valid United States passport, or any other identification issued by the Commonwealth, one of its political subdivisions, or the United States, other than a driver privilege card issued under § 46.2-328.3 or an identification privilege card issued under § 46.2-345.3; (iii) any valid student identification card issued by any institution of higher education located in the Commonwealth or any private school located in the Commonwealth; (iv) any valid student identification card containing a photograph of the voter and issued by any institution of higher education located in any other state or territory of the United States; (v) any valid employee identification card containing a photograph of the voter and issued by an employer of the voter in the ordinary course of the employer’s business; or (vi) a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document containing the name and address of the voter. The expiration date on a Virginia driver’s license shall not be considered when determining the validity of the driver’s license offered for purposes of this section.
      • Except as provided in subsection E, any voter who does not show one of the forms of identification specified in this subsection shall be allowed to vote after signing a statement, subject to felony penalties for false statements pursuant to § 24.2-1016, that he is the named registered voter he claims to be. A voter who requires assistance in voting by reason of a physical disability or an inability to read or write, and who requests assistance pursuant to § 24.2-649, may be assisted in preparation of this statement in accordance with that section. The provisions of § 24.2-649 regarding voters who are unable to sign shall be followed when assisting a voter in completing this statement. A voter who does not show one of the forms of identification specified in this subsection and does not sign this statement shall be offered a provisional ballot under the provisions of § 24.2-653. The State Board of Elections shall provide an ID-ONLY provisional ballot envelope that requires no follow-up action by the registrar or electoral board other than matching submitted identification documents from the voter for the electoral board to make a determination on whether to count the ballot.
  • What Identification requirements are needed to vote on a Provisional ballot
    • 24.2-643
      • Except as provided in subsection E, any voter who does not show one of the forms of identification specified in this subsection shall be allowed to vote after signing a statement, subject to felony penalties for false statements pursuant to § 24.2-1016, that he is the named registered voter he claims to be. A voter who requires assistance in voting by reason of a physical disability or an inability to read or write, and who requests assistance pursuant to § 24.2-649, may be assisted in preparation of this statement in accordance with that section. The provisions of § 24.2-649 regarding voters who are unable to sign shall be followed when assisting a voter in completing this statement. A voter who does not show one of the forms of identification specified in this subsection and does not sign this statement shall be offered a provisional ballot under the provisions of § 24.2-653. The State Board of Elections shall provide an ID-ONLY provisional ballot envelope that requires no follow-up action by the registrar or electoral board other than matching submitted identification documents from the voter for the electoral board to make a determination on whether to count the ballot.
    • 24.2-653

Legal

  • Laws on Presenting Identification to Law Enforcement
    • Under what circumstances is a person required to show ID to police?
      • In casual or consensual encounters where there is no reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, individuals are not obligated to provide identification to law enforcement officers. However, refusal to identify oneself during situations where there is reasonable suspicion can lead to detention until identification is confirmed.
        • However, if an officer has reasonable suspicion that an individual is involved in criminal activity, they may request the person to identify themselves.
      • Terry v. Ohio, 392 US
        • When an officer has reasonable suspicion that the person is involved in a crime
    • Can you be detained or arrested for refusing to show ID?
      • In situations where law enforcement engages in casual or consensual encounters without reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, individuals are not obligated to provide identification. However, refusal to identify oneself during situations where there is reasonable suspicion can lead to detention until identification is confirmed.​
  • “Stop and Identify” Laws in this state
    • What is this state’s specific laws regarding police stops and ID requirements?
      • No – this state does not have stop and identify laws
    • Do you have the right to remain silent or refuse to provide ID in certain situations?
  • Public Place ID Requirements
    • Are there any public areas where a person must carry ID?
      • Only if purchasing age restricted items/materials
    • Are there curfew or loitering laws requiring ID verification?
      • ​In Virginia, curfew and loitering laws are primarily established at the local government level, leading to variations across different jurisdictions. These ordinances often include provisions related to identification requirements when enforced.
  • Traffic Stops and ID Requirements
    • Are you required to provide an ID when pulled over by law enforcement?
      • 46.2-104
        • The operator of any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer being operated on the highways in the Commonwealth shall have in his possession: (i) the physical registration card issued by the Department or the registration card issued by the state or country in which the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer is registered and (ii) his driver’s license, learner’s permit, or temporary driver’s permit. The owner or operator of any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer shall stop on the signal of any law-enforcement officer who is in uniform or shows his badge or other sign of authority and shall, on the officer’s request, exhibit his registration card, driver’s license, learner’s permit, or temporary driver’s permit and write his name in the presence of the officer, if so required, for the purpose of establishing his identity.
    • What are the consequences of refusing to show ID during a traffic stop?
      • 46.2-104
        • Every person licensed by the Department as a driver or issued a learner’s or temporary driver’s permit who fails to carry his license or permit, and the registration card for the vehicle which he operates, is guilty of a traffic infraction and upon conviction punished by a fine of $10. However, if any person summoned to appear before a court for failure to display his license, permit, or registration card presents, before the return date of the summons, to the court a license or permit issued to him prior to the time the summons was issued or a registration card, as the case may be, or appears pursuant to the summons and produces before the court a license or permit issued to him prior to the time the summons was issued or a registration card, as the case may be, he shall, upon payment of all applicable court costs, have complied with the provisions of this section.
  • Passenger ID Requirements in Vehicles
    • Do passengers need to show ID if a vehicle is stopped by law enforcement?
      • No
    • Can passengers legally refuse to provide ID?
      • Yes
  • Curfew Laws for Minors
    • Are minors required to carry ID to prove their age if stopped past curfew?
      • ​In Virginia, curfew laws for minors are established at the local government level, resulting in variations across different jurisdictions. While state law does not mandate minors to carry identification (ID) during curfew hours, local ordinances may have specific provisions regarding curfew enforcement and identification requirements.​
    • What are the penalties for violating curfew laws?
      • Set at the local level
  • Trespassing and ID Requirements
    • Can police demand ID if someone is suspected of trespassing?
      • Yes if they have reasonable suspicion that you are committing a crime
    • What are the consequences of refusing to provide identification in such situations?
      • 19.2-81
        • B. Such officers may arrest without a warrant any person who commits any crime in the presence of the officer and any person whom he has reasonable grounds or probable cause to suspect of having committed a felony not in his presence.