To ensure amnesty program participants can drive legally while they work to pay of their fines, the Municipal Court has partnered with the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles to help individuals receive a restricted license to use during this up-to-one-year period.
The Wichita Municipal Court takes action to suspend approximately 8,000 licenses each year for failure to pay a traffic citation, said Donte Martin, the Municipal Court Administrator.
The restricted driver’s license allows individuals to drive to and from:
- Work
- School
- Medical appointments or emergencies
- Probation and parole meetings
- Required court-related destination
Through December 30, the City of Wichita Municipal Court will assist drivers who have been suspended for failure to pay a traffic citation with getting their driver’s licenses reinstated. The restricted license program gives those suspended for failure to comply a restricted license for a period of 12 months.
If during the 12 month restricted license period drivers resolve outstanding court obligations that resulted in suspension, their licenses will be reinstated.
To see if you qualify for a restricted license please do the following:
- Check the status of your driver’s license. If suspended contact the DMV to see if you are eligible for a restricted driver’s license. https://www.kdor.org/DLStatus/login.aspx
- If you are eligible for a restricted driver’s license, then click or go to the link below and follow the attached instructions. http://ksrevenue.org/pdf/dc1020.pdf
If you questions on steps 1 and 2 please contact the DMV at 1-785-296-3671.