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This article from a Missouri newspaper is a good example of the misinformation promulgated by the media and law enforcement, regarding DUI enforcement.   DWI enforcement has blossomed into a $Billion Dollar government program, but this article would suggest that they don't have enough funding to keep track of repeat offenders.  

 

The truth is that our Virginia DMV has an accurate record of all prior offenses unless the person has been found not guilty or had his or her case dismissed by the Court due to an illegal arrest or other defects in the proceedings.   If a person has been convicted of 3 DWI's in Virginia, it is not likely that they have a license any more.   

 

With today's technology, the Virgnia DMV keeps track of DUI/DWI convictions, even if they have occurred in another state, and even if they occurred before the person came to Virginia. 

Probably just as likely, this is another superficial media report, shilling, or the cops who just want more money for their agencies.    If they are letting people drive after 4 DWI's, then they aren't utilizing existing resources --  courts not requiring full record checks, etc.   We don't have that here in Fairfax County, Virginia. 

Paul McGlone has helped many people charged with DWI or DUI in Fairfax, Virginia and is familiar with how the state tracks drunk driving convictions.