Law Enforcement Agency Pulls Examiners out of Drivers License Offices

| September 30, 2015 

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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said it is pulling examiners out of 31 part-time satellite drivers license offices because of budget cuts. ALEA’s budget for 2016 was reduced by more than $11 million, from $55,758,744 in 2015 to $44,640,937.

The agency made the announcement Wednesday. The examiners currently travel to the locations during some days of the week.

The agency said the change will save money on travel costs. Secretary Spencer Collier says the impact on citizens will be lessened because of online renewals and other options. ALEA has an interactive map citizens can use to find their nearest drivers license location.

The announcement came on the eve of the start of the fiscal year that brings $82 million in general fund budget cuts.

The Department of Conservation is expected to announce changes at state parks later Wednesday.

Photo by State Farm

 

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