Most people who are not able to afford to pay their fines, therefore, just keep driving. For many lower-income community members in 21st century America, a driver’s license is critical for everyday life tasks like getting to work, childcare or a child’s school, doctor’s appointments (especially vital for senior citizens), and transporting heavy groceries. More than seven million Americans have lost their driver’s licenses for nonpayment of a ticket or fine. reveals both the extent of the injury governments are willing to inflict on low-income people in order to balance their books and the results that advocacy can achieve to reduce the damage. Issue Brief by Danielle Conley and Ariel Levinson-Waldman Designed as a primer on the hazards of license suspension schemes and a resource for advocates and policy makers fighting for reform, the issue brief offers legislative and litigation options for ending these discriminatory policies.ĭiscriminatory Driver’s License Suspension Schemes These policies hit communities of color and people with low incomes the hardest, and can result in a cycle of unemployment and inability to pay the outstanding debts, that then increases exposure to the criminal justice system, all while diverting resources from proven public safety policies.ĪCS Issue Brief Authors Danielle Conley and Ariel Levinson-Waldman argue that license suspension schemes are ripe for reform at the state level throughout the country, with many states already leading the way. In most states, a person’s driver’s license may be suspended without regard for their ability to pay. More than seven million Americans have had their licenses suspended for unpaid, court-related debts. Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.Technology Law and Intellectual Property.
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