Yesterday, FFJC published Driving on Empty – a report that takes a dive into the realities of using driver’s license suspension to compel financial compliance on court debt in Florida.https://finesandfeesjusticecenter.org/articles/driving-on-empty-florida-drivers-license-suspension-fines-fees/ …
Florida is not alone. Forty-four states and the District of Columbia suspend, revoke or refuse to renew driver’s licenses for unpaid traffic, toll, misdemeanor, and felony fines and fees.
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These suspensions not only prevent people from earning the money they need to pay their court debt, but also undercut their ability to support themselves and their families.
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In the last few years, a number of states have moved away from this ineffective practice – including Southern states like Texas and Mississippi.https://www.freetodrive.org/
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In 2017, over 1 million suspension notices were issued across Florida and the ONLY reason for the suspension was $$. Look at the appendix in the report to see the numbers for your county.https://finesandfeesjusticecenter.org/articles/driving-on-empty-florida-drivers-license-suspension-fines-fees/ …
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License suspension should be used as a public safety tool – NOT as a debt collection tool. The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators has taken a stand against using DL suspension as a debt collection tool. https://www.aamva.org/Suspended-Driver-Alternative-Reinstatement-Working-Group/ …
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FFJC is working to end the practice of using DL suspension to punish people who are not able to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars in criminal court debt, the $2 toll violation that ballooned to $300 in fines and fees, or other court fees that are used to fund government.
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If you would like to learn more, join our campaign, or connect with us on how license suspension has impacted you, visit us athttps://finesandfeesjusticecenter.org/campaigns/florida-campaign-fines-fees/ …
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