The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and community partners served nearly 300 area residents at a free Road to Restoration clinic in Taylor last Wednesday. The Downriver Campus of the Wayne County Community College District hosted the event where people with suspended driver's licenses met with expert staff and learned what steps they must take to regain their driving privileges. This was the 22nd clinic held in the state and the first in the Downriver area.
“Our Road to Restoration clinics are meeting a great need Downriver and in communities around the state,” said Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. “If someone can't drive, it's hard for them to get to work, go to school, and take care of their families. With the help of our valued partners, we are making government work for the people of Michigan.”
In 2021, changes to state law lifted suspensions for drivers who failed to pay tickets or court fines or failed to appear in court for certain non-moving and other violations. While the new laws removed suspensions for more than 150,000 Michiganders, many must still take further action to get their driver’s license restored. Since the program's launch last year, more than 5,000 Michiganders have been assisted at a Road to Restoration clinic in their community.
Road to Restoration clinics are supported through partnerships with the Michigan Department of Attorney General, DTE Energy, Miller Canfield, the Detroit Justice Center, the Michigan Association of United Ways, and Michigan 2-1-1.
The next Road to Restoration clinic will be May 12 in Kalamazoo. Additional clinics are scheduled this year in Detroit, Mt. Pleasant, Alpena, Traverse City, Marquette, and Sault Ste. Marie.
For additional information about the program, to find a local clinic, or to sign up for an upcoming clinic, visit Michigan.gov/RoadtoRestoration or dial 2-1-1. Space may be limited, and pre-registration is strongly recommended.
The clinics do not provide DUI/OWI expungement services and license reinstatement is not guaranteed.
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