Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Practice Exam

Which of the following fields is NOT required by the COV for DWI/RD referrals?

1. Arrest Date

2. BAC

3. Jurisdiction

4. Vehicle Registration

The correct answer is: Vehicle Registration

In the context of DWI/RD (Driving While Intoxicated/Reckless Driving) referrals as mandated by the Code of Virginia (COV), the correct choice identifies a field that is not considered essential for the referral process. Vehicle Registration is primarily related to the ownership and registration details of the vehicle involved in the incident rather than the specifics of the offense or the individual's actions at the time of arrest. This field does not directly impact the legal assessments or determinations made during the DWI/RD referral process, which focuses instead on the immediate details surrounding the arrest, such as the Arrest Date, Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), and the Jurisdiction where the incident occurred. The other fields—Arrest Date, BAC, and Jurisdiction—are crucial for processing referrals, as they provide fundamental information about the offense, including timing, the level of intoxication, and the legal authority that handled the case. Understanding why Vehicle Registration is not required emphasizes the importance of focusing on the circumstances of the offense rather than ancillary details related to the vehicle itself.