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Subcommittee advances bill to align duration of driver privilege cards with standard licenses
Summary
The Transportation DMV Subcommittee voted 4-3 to report Senate Bill 13‑02, patroned by Senator McPike, which would make the duration of driver privilege cards match ordinary driver's licenses to reduce renewal frequency and administrative burden.
The Virginia General Assembly Transportation DMV Subcommittee on an internal session moved Senate Bill 13‑02, patroned by Senator McPike, to report by a vote of 4 to 3. The bill would align the expiration period for driver privilege cards with the durations used for ordinary Virginia driver’s licenses (presenter cited “8 years or 5 years depending on the length”).
The measure’s sponsor told the subcommittee the change is limited to the duration of the credential and does not alter other requirements. “The only thing that changes here is the duration,” the sponsor said, adding the change is intended to reduce the frequency with which people must take time off work to renew…
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