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How long will a DUI stay on my driving record in West Virginia?
My friends and I went out for a birthday the other night, and I got a DUI on my way home. How long will this be on my West Virginia driving record?
Macy Fouse · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oh no! In most cases, a DUI will stay on your driving record in West Virginia forever. However,
West Virginia
has a rule known as the “washout period,” which means if your first DUI is over 10 years old, it won’t count toward the penalty if you commit a second DUI later. There may be hope, though—if you’ve been charged with a DUI for the first time, you can contact the court within 30 days and request to participate in the DUI Deferral Program. This program offers a chance to have the DUI expunged from your record.
If you qualify for the program, you’ll first plead guilty, then have your
license revoked
for 15 days before installing an interlock device on your vehicle for 165 days. After completing the program, you can file for the charge to be dismissed. The charge will still be visible on your record, but you can apply to have it expunged after one year. When you’ve got a major conviction like a DUI on your driving record, your insurance costs will increase astronomically—but you can still find the lowest possible rates when you shop with
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