What does the implied consent test mean?
By Virginia law, if you drive or operate a motor vehicle upon the public highways of Virginia, you have automatically agreed to take a chemical test by virtue of you getting behind the wheel. The test is mandatory, not optional. Failure to take the test will result in your license being immediately suspended for seven days. You will also be charged with refusal to take a breath test. If you are convicted of a refusal in Virginia, then you will lose your license for one year and you are not eligible for a restricted license. That means no driving, no matter what.
