Tennessee drivers license revoked over debts News

Tennessee is appealing a landmark federal court ruling that says it’s unconstitutional for the state to revoke or suspend driver’s licenses over unpaid court costs. David Purkey, commissioner of the state Department of Safety and Homeland Security, filed a notice …

Tennessee officials say they are following a federal court order by reinstating and reissuing licenses for free for drivers who lost them solely because of unpaid court debts. Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security spokeswoman Megan Buell said drivers …