I was joined today by Stearns County License Center Supervisor Laura Laudenbach on WJON. She says those needing to update their tabs can do so online, by calling 320-656-6540, or by using the West Service Center drive thru. She acknowledges going through the drive-thru can take up to 2 hours which is why she suggests people ordering their tabs over the phone or online.
Drivers have 60-day grace period to renew driver's licenses during the pandemic. Stearns County is developing a plan for when the Stay at Home order is lifted.
As young people navigate new online learning in school and a hold on spring sports and other activities, some are also having to wait for their chance to get a driver's license.
Thousands of Minnesota residents are caught in a bind every year, losing their driver's license because they can't afford to pay their traffic tickets.
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed lower court rulings to dismiss several cases that alleged law officers and city officials improperly searched individuals' driver's license data.