Kansas law enforcement can also, for the first time, access permit information. Executive Director of the Kansas Motor Carrier Association, Mary Turkington, says the improved system represents a commitment to public service seldom seen in state government. We congratulate Vehicle Director Betty McBride and the Department of Revenue for making such great strides in improving service for those who rely on state services. Carriers must establish an escrow account with the bureau to cover the cost of the permits they wish to use. These escrow accounts are interest-bearing accounts.
Interest earned is deposited in the state general fund.
The Division of Vehicles issues up to 25,000 permits a year. Until this year, outdated computer programs prevented the department from keeping up with demand. Federal grant money was used to purchase additional computer software and hardware, making the new system possible.