Understanding the Impact of Driver’s License Suspension: Lay Opinion in Impacted and Non-Impacted Populations

This article published in Justice Evaluation examines the impact of driver's license suspensions. The authors surveyed people in North Carolina (N = 853) and found that 18% of respondents had a suspended license, with race and low income predicting higher suspension rates, and increased difficulty for daily activities and ability to pay for housing. The authors also offer policy recommendations including abolishing suspension, other incremental options, and restoration efforts. By William E. Crozier, Brandon L. Garrett, and Karima Modjadidi (2021).

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