Kiosks dispense driver's licenses

Mississippi has expanded its self-service kiosk program at its driver's license offices, according to The Mississippi Press.

The self-service machines were first placed in seven driver's license offices in December, according to the Department of Public Safety. There are now 29 kiosks in license offices and two standalone machines in the Harrison and Yazoo county courthouses.

The kiosks have reduced wait time from several hours to a few minutes, according to the department.

Gov. Haley Barbour applauded the move: "The easier and less-painful we can make license renewal, it's better for the state, and more importantly, it's better for the taxpayer."