Virginia legal term
Rolling retest in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Rolling retest” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Rolling retest” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Rolling retest" means a test of the vehicle operator's blood alcohol content required at random intervals during operation of the vehicle, which triggers the sounding of the horn and flashing of lights if (i) the test indicates that the operator has a blood alcohol content which exceeds 0.02 percent or (ii) the operator fails to take the test. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-270.1)
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