If cities wish to deny the renewal of driver licenses to defendants who fail to appear, what must they do?

For cities to deny the renewal of driver licenses for defendants who fail to appear, it is essential for them to contract with the Department of Public Safety. This agreement allows local governments to communicate and collaborate with the state on enforcement measures related to driver's licenses.

By contracting with the Department of Public Safety, cities gain the authority and mechanism to ensure that their local enforcement actions are recognized at the state level, effectively linking the city's judicial processes with state licensing systems. This process ensures that there is an official channel for the information regarding failures to appear to be reported and acted upon, thereby facilitating the enforcement of driver license renewal denials.

Implementing a local ordinance or notifying the state directly without a contract may not sufficiently establish the necessary legal and communication framework required for these actions to be effectively carried out. Setting specific fines for offenses may be part of the enforcement strategy, but it does not directly address the mechanism for denying driver license renewals. The proper course of action, therefore, is to enter into a contractual relationship with the Department of Public Safety to align local policies with state regulations.