Meet Driven (formerly Ticket Avengers) – a justice tech company on a mission to remove financial barriers that keep people trapped in cycles of debt and legal consequences.
Founded by DeAngelo Smith, Driven provides innovative payment solutions that make it easier for individuals to resolve traffic tickets, fines, and other court-related costs, helping them regain financial stability and stay on the road legally. Previously known as Ticket Avengers, Driven has evolved to tackle broader financial justice challenges while staying true to its mission of making legal and financial systems more accessible.
What does your organization do?
Driven is an alternative credit solution helping people manage unexpected legal expenses—starting with traffic tickets. We provide interest-free installment plans that prevent license suspensions, probation, and jail, keeping people financially and legally secure.
Why did you pick this problem to solve?
Unpaid fines can spiral into job loss, debt, or incarceration, disproportionately impacting underserved communities. Driven creates a fairer system by giving people flexible payment options so financial hardship doesn’t lead to life-altering consequences.
Share another Justice Tech org you love, and why.
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