Polk County eases financial burden of reinstating driver's license

• Previously, people in the program were required to enter a payment plan and pay a $100 initial fee and at least $50 a month until their debt was paid off. Now, that amount will be based on income.

Why it matters: A suspended license creates more barriers for people trying to earn money to pay off debts.

What they're saying: "Dangerous drivers should lose their licenses, but not people who simply cannot afford to pay a traffic ticket," Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham said in a statement.

Of note: The new income-based plan is not retroactive and only applies to traffic cases.

Between the lines: Graham was elected last year as the first Polk County Attorney since John Sarcone’s 30-year tenure.

• This initiative fits with her promise to shake things up and focus on inequities and especially those that impact people of color.