Approximately 73,000 Michiganders will receive letters over the next two weeks letting them know their suspended driver’s licenses can be reinstated.
The Clean Slate to Drive legislation went into effect on October 1, 2021, and it lifts suspensions on those who failed to pay tickets or court fines or failed to appear in court for certain violations. Many of the included violations involve having alcohol in a vehicle, the purchase or possession of alcohol by a minor, or having unpaid parking tickets.
Those who receive letters and the chance to reinstate their driver’s license will be able to start driving again even if they owe fees, although they are still responsible to pay. Situations vary, so qualifying individuals should follow the instructions provided in their letter.
Even though suspensions are being lifted, the violations will still appear on the driver’s record.
For more information, visit the Secretary of State’s website here:
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1627_108835—,00.html
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
