Prescott News: Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Protect Arizona Drivers With Outstanding Fines

The legislation ends the practice of suspending or restricting a person’s drivers license for failure to pay a civil penalty, surcharge, or assessment alone. The bill also reinstates the driving privileges of Arizona drivers whose licenses had been suspended or restricted for failure to pay civil traffic violations alone.

In addition, the legislation gives judges the discretion to waive or mitigate mandatory fines if the penalty would be an undue hardship on the person responsible for the violation. However, judges may not mitigate fines related to driving under the influence. Drivers will continue to be responsible for paying any traffic fines and fees imposed by the courts, and courts may continue to pursue payment through collections programs that do not involve suspending drivers licenses.

Groups supporting Senate Bill 1551 include the Justice Action Network, Americans For Prosperity Arizona, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona.

https://prescottenews.com/index.php/2021/04/08/governor-ducey-signs-legislation-to-protect-arizona-drivers-with-outstanding-fines/

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