Nevada License Suspensions in Crisis | Reno News

Reno News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Nevada lawmakers are scrambling to fix a broken system where thousands lost their driver’s licenses over unpaid traffic fines — a mess born from conflicting laws that accidentally decriminalized tickets while leaving license suspensions intact. Since 2023, over 38,000 suspensions have occurred, with fewer than 5,000 reinstatements — leaving drivers stuck, courts overwhelmed, and advocates pushing for reform. A bill passed last year was vetoed by the governor, who claimed more study was needed, but new data shows the problem’s growing. Nevada remains one of just 17 states allowing full license…