The DLS Diversion Program is designed to help people regain their driver’s license while they pay off their fines and fees. Participants work with Court Diversion DLS staff to develop a plan to get reinstated. This can sometimes include a payment plan that is presented to the Vermont Judicial Bureau (VJB) for review to pay off any outstanding tickets. Upon approval by a VJB Hearing Officer, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is notified that the person is in compliance with the VJB. DMV re-instatement requirements must also be met before the person’s driver’s license is re-instated.

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Eligibility

In order to be eligible for participation in DLS, a person must have met the underlying suspension requirements, such as a serving out a suspension period required by accumulation of points.

 

​Requirements

Participants must:

• Attend an initial meeting with a Court Diversion DLS staff person to examine:

  • The reasons for license suspension,

  • Their financial situation,

  • Steps needed to get the driver’s license reinstated,

  • How to pay off their fines and fees.

• Develop and follow a plan to pay off fines and fees owed to the State of Vermont.

• Attend follow up meetings as needed.

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Upon approval of the payment plan by the Vermont Judicial Bureau – and satisfaction of other DMV requirements (such as a road test, obtaining SR-22 auto insurance, taking care of any traffic fines owed to other states, etc.) – participants in the program will have their driver’s license reinstated. Failure to follow the payment plan, and any other re-instatement requirements, may lead to suspension of the person’s driver’s license. Successful completion means past civil violations will not count toward more serious criminal charges.

 

For DLS-related questions and concerns, contact Alicia Kane, Program Manager alicia@fgirjc.org or Samuel Snyder, DLS Case Manager samuel@fgirjc.org / 802-752-2092.