Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 500 on May 10th, allowing suspended drivers to obtain restricted licenses for essential purposes while paying off traffic fines.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 500 on May 10th, allowing suspended drivers to obtain restricted licenses for essential purposes like school, work, and religious activities while paying off traffic fines. The new law caps fines for license reinstatement at $100 and allows offenders to petition courts to waive or reduce payment of court costs. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2025.