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Minnesota Residents Receive Belated Violations and Suspensions
July 9, 2009
Between 2003 and 2008, more than 18,000 traffic convictions in the state of Minnesota were lost on their way from the courtroom to the Department of Motor Vehicles. This occurred because of a glitch in a years-long transition to a new computer system for the state courts. However, now that the system has been fixed, driving records are being updated.
Some Minnesota residents have been shocked by the appearance of tickets, violations, and license suspension notifications in their mailboxes in recent weeks. An offense that was committed more than six years ago can now result in a license suspension.
According to the state law, there is no statute of limitations for traffic convictions. Therefore, the state is completely justified in sending them out late. Drivers who would like to have their licenses reinstated should go to the state courts Web site for further information.