Kansans Lose Licenses for ‘Driving While Poor.’ Lawmakers are Digging into the Problem.
(Left photo): The Kansas Department of Revenue said state tax collections of $704 million in October exceeded expectations by 11% or $73 million. It was the 27th consecutive month state tax revenue surpassed the forecast. (Getty Images)
State can suspend, revoke or deny renewal for unpaid fines or fees
TOPEKA — Kansans who can’t afford to pay traffic violation fees shouldn’t be punished with the loss of their driving privileges, lawmakers said Tuesday.
“They wanted to be a lawabiding citizen. They just want to get to work,” said Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau, DWichita, a member of a legislative committee devoted to analyzing driving re…
