Things You Should Know | Detroit's 2024 Ticket Amnesty Program

Detroit’s 36th District Court launched its Driver’s License Amnesty Program which began on Monday, June 24, 2024.

For the next six weeks, until August 2nd, Detroiters can have their late fees, other penalties, and warrant costs waived to help them pay off traffic violation tickets and restore their driving privileges.

​The Amnesty Program is a settlement program that assists drivers in reducing costs for traffic violations and only applies to adjudicated cases.  That is, cases where the individual has been before a judge for a final decision on the total amount owed.

So, if you have failed to appear for a court date on a traffic ticket you need to contact the 36th District Court and schedule a hearing.

According to court clerks, hearings are being scheduled approximately two weeks out and citizens can appear for adjudication without fear of penalty costs or being arrested if you have a warrant.

Once the full ticket amount is paid, drivers will receive a ticket clearance to present to the Secretary of State as proof that the violation is settled or resolved.  The Secretary of State will remove any prior suspensions where applicable.
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However, you will be assessed a “reinstatement fee” of $125 in order to restore your license.

Changes in suspended licenses that may affect your driving record
On October 1, 2021, Michigan’s new Clean Slate Laws went into effect which prohibits drivers license suspensions for issues unrelated to driving safety such as missed court dates and unpaid fees.

Drivers, however, will accumulate points on their driving record for moving violations which remain on your record for two years after conviction.

After accumulating 12 points, the Secretary of State may require you to report for reexamination including a road test, written test of your knowledge of traffic safety, and vision test.

Points cannot be removed from your license even after you’ve paid all outstanding tickets.

The Secretary of State cannot set aside a court conviction or the points accumulated on your record.

Revoked driver’s licenses in Michigan
An individual’s driving privileges can be revoked for a lifetime after two DUI/OWI convictions within seven years.

You are eligible to apply for a Michigan driver’s license reinstatement after one year following your first revocation.
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Individuals experiencing revocation of their driving license in Michigan may require an attorney to get their license back.

​How to find your outstanding traffic tickets and fines
The following are options to look up your driving record to see if you have outstanding tickets, suspensions, and how much they cost.

For tickets in Detroit-Wayne County, you may access your ticket history online at: www.36thdistrictcourt.org/online-services/case-inquiry-schedule

The 36th District Court online portal is a free tool.

You do not need a case number to view your ticket history.  Your name and birthdate is sufficient.

Statewide Traffic Ticket Search
You may purchase a copy of your complete driving record for any outstanding tickets throughout the State of Michigan from the Secretary of State online via the website: www.michigan.gov/sos or by mail.

To purchase your driving record online:

• Create a MILogin account on the Secretary of State website
• Your record will be accessible for seven days
• Pay with a credit or debit card, or an e-check bank account number.  Additional fees apply for credit and debit card payments.
• Fee: $16

To order a copy of your driving record by mail:

• Complete a record request form 

Records Request Form

• Mail the form and payment (check or money order) to the Record Sales Unit.  The address is on the form.
• Fee: $15 (certified copy: $16)

You do not need a certified copy of your driving record to participate in the Detroit summer amnesty program.

Related Articles and Links:
Wayne County Detroit's 36th District Court Launches Amnesty Program 2024
www.canmichigan.com/blog/wayne-county-detroits-36th-district-court-launches-amnesty-program-2024
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