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This is Article 4 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Obtaining Licenses, Generally.” It is part of Chapter 3 “Licensure of Drivers”, which is part of Subtitle II “Titling, Registration and Licensure”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”.
It’s comprised of the following 19 sections.
§ 46.2-323 Application for driver's license; proof of completion of driver education program; penalty
§ 46.2-323.01 Issuance of credentials; relationship with federal law
§ 46.2-323.1 Certification of Virginia residency; nonresidents not eligible for credentials; penalty
§ 46.2-324 Applicants and license holders to notify Department of change of address; fee
§ 46.2-324.1 Requirements for initial licensure of certain applicants
§ 46.2-325 Examination of applicants; waiver of Department's examination under certain circumstances; behind-the-wheel and knowledge examinations
§ 46.2-326 Designation of examiners; conduct of examination; reports
§ 46.2-326.1 Designation of commercial driver's license skills testing examiners
§ 46.2-327 Copies of applications; record of licenses and learner's permits issued, suspended, or revoked
§ 46.2-328 Department to issue licenses; endorsements, classifications, and restrictions authorizing operation of certain vehicles
§ 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
§ 46.2-328.2 Department to issue documents; veteran indicator
§ 46.2-328.3 Driver privilege cards and permits
§ 46.2-329 Special restrictions on particular licensees
§ 46.2-330 Expiration and renewal of licenses; examinations required
§ 46.2-331 Repealed
§ 46.2-332 Fees
§ 46.2-333 Disposition of fees; expenses
§ 46.2-333.1 Surcharges on certain fees of Department; disposition of proceeds