Tennessee can no longer revoke people's driver licenses because they cannot afford to pay traffic tickets, a federal judge said Tuesday in a landmark ruling that could affect as many as 291,000 people.
The new order, issued by U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger, comes in a September 2017 class-action suit challenging a state law that allowed officials to revoke someone's license if they didn't pay a fine for a traffic violation.
Trauger granted the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction that stops the state from doing so while the suit is pending. Her order also opened the door for hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans to get their licenses back if they cannot pay outstanding traffic fines.
The new ruling built on a July order from Trauger in a separate case that barred the state from revoking licenses based on unpaid court costs.
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5 comments:
So this ruling changes the privilege of driving to a right? We were always told that driving was a privilege that could be taken away.
What happened?
Maybe someone could explain that to AG Frosh and MD, is it their ignorant of the law or they dont mind breaking laws????
So poor people get free food, free healthcare, free housing and can now drive however they like.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
So this ruling changes the privilege of driving to a right? We were always told that driving was a privilege that could be taken away.
What happened?
October 25, 2018 at 7:34 AM
Travelling has always been a RIGHT, but they won't tell you that because then they can't punish or revoke. As always, it's about money.
Certain aspects likely to be reversed on appeal. Who appointed this judge will be the first clue.
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