ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Organizers spoke publicly outside the County Office Building Monday to call on Governor Andrew Cuomo to end the suspension of driver's licenses if people can't afford to pay traffic fines or fees.

Organizers say they want Gov. Cuomo to repeal a state law that allows the suspension, saying it prevents people from going to work, school, and medical appointments because they can't legally drive.

Those at the press conference tell Spectrum News the state is punishing people for being poor when they suspend their licenses.

"These suspensions disrupt lives, cause economic instability, and criminalize poverty. We are asking Governor Cuomo to sign the legislation that ends driver license suspensions for non-payment of traffic tickets and for not appearing at a traffic hearing," Aqua Porter, interim director of Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative, said.

Demonstrators also tell Spectrum News that they would like to see the state implement affordable re-payment plans based on income so people can repay their fees.