Darin Williams

It’s July 1, 2025, the sun is out, the I-95 traffic is only slightly apocalyptic, and Virginians everywhere are humming God Bless the Old Dominion  — because new laws  have hit the road. Among them? A shiny, updated blueprint for how not to drive without a proper license  and how Virginians who let others do it might suddenly find themselves bumping elbows with the law. 🛑 Unlicensed Driving: The Basics Let’s set the scene: Say you let your buddy Tyler borrow the car (because he swore  he...

The Uncomfortable Cheese of It All Let’s face it: some of these laws sound like they were cooked up by folks who have never been 17 — or, even worse, by a parent who lost a kid’s car keys once and said “never again.” The “20-day impound for donuts” rule: It basically turns a moment of showing off into “yay, no car for a few weeks — good luck carpooling with Linda for work.” Driving around with an interlock device: it’s like your car now judges you harder than the DMV clerk ever did. You want...

If you thought Virginia roads were just for commuting and complaining about traffic on the bridge — think again. The 2025 law changes mean your traffic shenanigans now come with a bit more risk than just a broken tail-light. Buckle your seatbelts (and maybe hands off the wheel), because here’s what’s changing with § 46.2‑865 (exhibition driving). 🏁 Exhibition Driving: When Donuts Aren’t Just Donuts You know that moment when someone revs up, slams the brake, spins the wheels, and calls it...