Minnesota now fixing computer error that affected handling of traffic convictions

As WDIO reports, a computer error prevented traffic violations from properly showing on thousands of driver records:

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – State officials are resolving a computer error that kept thousands of old traffic convictions from showing up on drivers’ records. Between 2003 and 2008, more than 18,000 convictions were mishandled.

The records are being updated now, meaning some drivers are facing suspensions and revocations that should have been imposed years ago.

This occurred during a years-long transition to a new computer system. More over at the Star Tribune.