VASAP DUI and Ignition Interlock Study

Commission on VASAP -State-wide

The Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) seeks proposals from qualified consulting firms or research organizations to support a comprehensive policy review of Virginiaâs statutory and programmatic framework governing driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI). The selected contractor will assist the Commission in convening and facilitating a multidisciplinary work group and conducting a structured evaluation of current laws, administrative practices, and alcohol safety program requirements in the Commonwealth. The study will assess the extent to which Virginiaâs DUI-related provisionsâincluding alcohol safety programs and ignition interlock requirementsâeffectively protect public safety and reflect a prevention-oriented approach to impaired driving.The contractor will also conduct comparative research examining approaches used in other states, including judicial and administrative license suspension policies associated with DUI charges or convictions. Additional analysis should include penalties related to reckless driving offenses where the court has reason to believe alcohol or drugs were involved, as well as the degree to which Virginiaâs framework aligns with national highway safety standards and guidance, including those issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The contractor will be expected to synthesize legal, programmatic, and public safety data and identify best practices, emerging trends, and potential policy gaps relevant to the Commonwealth.In coordination with the Commission, the contractor will support the work group process, which will include representatives from the Department of Motor Vehicles, Virginia State Police, the Virginia Association of Commonwealthâs Attorneys, the Office of the Attorney General, the State Highway Safety Office, the judiciary, the traffic safety industry, and other stakeholders identified by the Commission. Responsibilities will include stakeholder engagement, facilitation of meetings as needed, policy analysis, and preparation of written deliverables. The contractor will assist the Commission in developing findings, recommendations, and a draft report for submission to the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice no later than November 1, 2026.

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