Driver's License Suspension in the U.S.: Impact on Employment and Fines
Driver's license suspension is a prevalent issue in the U.S., with many states revoking licenses for unpaid fines. This practice affects over a million individuals in states like Florida and Virginia, limiting their ability to work as many jobs require a valid driver's license. The suspension is used as a coercive measure in most states, leading to financial burdens for individuals unable to pay fines.
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Drivers License Suspension in the U.S. 43 States Suspend/Revoke Driver s Licenses for Unpaid Traffic Fines and/or Fees 14 States Suspend/Revoke Driver s Licenses for Unpaid Criminal Fines and/or Fees 2 States Will Not Renew Driver s Licenses for Unpaid Traffic Fines and/or Fees [Only 4 States Require an Ability to Pay Assessment Before Suspending Licenses: LA, MN, NH, and OK] Currently only CA, GA, ID, KY, MS, and WY do not use driver s licenses to coerce payment.
Drivers License Suspension in the U.S. Over 1.1 million Floridians. Over 950,000 Virginians. Over 600,000 New Yorkers. Over 500,000 people in Tennessee. Roughly 500,000 people in Illinois. Over 360,000 people in Michigan Roughly 250,000 people in Wisconsin Roughly 120,000 people in New Jersey Roughly 100,000 people in Alabama.
Share of Civilian Jobs with Driver License Requirement 30 percent of all civilian jobs require some driving aspart of job duties (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016)
