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drivers who have never held a Virginia license. The fee also applies to residents whose licenses were previously revoked or suspended.

Teenage drivers who take a driver safety course will be exempt from the fee.

The transportation bill, HB3202, was passed by the General Assembly earlier this year after much debate and heavy revision. Gov. Tim Kaine (D) toured the draft version around the state, seeking input from localities to tweak the bill.

The bill could generate up to $300 million annually for transportation projects in Northern Virginia. Funds will be generated by a combination of taxes and fees, to be levied by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority - the first real power the group will wield since its inception in 2002.

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