"Some of the positions that I apply for, they require you to have a driver's license. And as soon as you say, 'no, I don’t have a valid driver's license, they go ahead and decline your application."

Samantha

"I share my story because suspending a driver's license for nonpayment or court related issues creates a cycle that is nearly impossible to escape for many families. Instead of promoting accountability, it strips parents of the very means they need to work, care for their children, and comply with the law."

Ashley

“It really stemmed from a seatbelt ticket that I had and it escalated from there. The fines and fees eventually became too much to pay. So my license continued to be suspended. I would pay, but then I wouldn't be able to afford to pay the restoration fee at the DMV, so my license would then get suspended again. It was a vicious cycle over and over. There were times when I had to go without things, such as eating... ‘Do I pay the traffic ticket or get food for myself?”

Lauren

"When I was younger and didn’t make enough money, I had a lot of tickets for driving while license revoked, driving with no insurance, and failure to pay fines - which caused my license to be revoked. I needed to pay $300 but once it went into suspension, there was another fee on top of that. I paid close to $1,000 just to get my drivers license straight. There were years we didn’t get tax refunds because we used it to pay off fines."

Dreama