Will my license look different from non SB-251 licenses?
How can I use my license?
What if I have traffic tickets that I haven’t paid?
What if I have a prior deportation, criminal history, or a history of use of fraudulent documents?
STATE BACKGROUND
Up until 1998, all immigrants had access to a driver’s license in Colorado, irrespective of their immigration status. When law and policy changed to block undocumented Coloradans from accessing a license, many had to drive without one, leading to tickets, vehicle impoundment, arrests, and thousands of deportations. In 2001, a group of undocumented immigrants organized to fight for driver’s licenses for their community, finally succeeding when SB-251 passed in 2013. Since then, we’ve worked to pass six more bills making the program more effective and accessible to all.
NATIONAL BACKGROUND
More and more states are recognizing that our roads and our communities are safer when everyone has access to a driver’s license. Currently, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Washington, D.C. all allow undocumented immigrants to receive a license, so that no one has to fear being arrested just for going to work or dropping a child off at school.The next step in creating a fair driver’s license program for all is ensuring that ICE can’t exploit the information that immigrants trust the DMV with when they apply for a license. Pledge your support for our Data Privacy for All Campaign here!
Latest News
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New Bill Aims to Rescue CO Driver’s License Program
February 16, 2016In the News
New Bill Aims to Rescue CO Driver’s License Program New state legislation aiming to strengthen and improve Colorado’s SB 251 Driver’s License program will be introduced in the House today. (Anyaberkut/iStockphoto) February 3, 2016 DENVER – State Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont, plans to introduce legislation in the House today that is designed to break through […]
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Make an Appointment to get an SB-251 Driver’s License
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Informed Immigrant: SB-251 Driver’s License Guide
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