RALEIGH — The North Carolina DMV computer system could have incorrect or outdated driving records for about 81,000 people.
Changes in laws mean people's records need to be updated, which could take time, DMV officials said.
The North Carolina DMV sent this statement:
"With every update to federal or state law, an update is required to the DMV computer program to change all future records. NCDMV's computer system, SADLS, cannot make the updates retroactive to prior records. Those updates must be done manually."
The NCDOT said this is affecting slightly more than 1 percent of drivers in the state.
For example, a driver who has a suspended license is still shown as being able to legally drive or someone whose driving record is clean is shown as having a suspended license.
"I wouldn't want to be out on the road and my license is suspended, and I don't know nothing about it," driver Dianasha Spragley said.
If you are concerned you might be affected, you can visit your DMV office or call 919-715-7000.
The DMV said it's also trying to set up a hotline for this issue.
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