This sounds like an abuse of power, and not just on Lacy's part. The licensing board is overstepping their bounds. Bunch of bureaucrats.
"Kevin became the Director of the Traffic Engineering & Safety Systems Branch in April 2004. Prior to this position, he managed the Traffic Safety Systems Section within the Branch. He worked his way up the organizational ladder from a temporary Engineering Aide which gives him a unique perspective to understand the details of the job duties related to Traffic Safety Analysis.
Kevin is the current President of the North Carolina Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (NCSITE). He has been very active in this professional organization through committees, councils, and work groups. He encourages his employees to get involved in their professional careers and in the future of transportation issues through participation in training courses, workshops, and conferences.
Through allowing his staff to participate in providing expert knowledge, analyses, and team involvement, he has been extremely supportive of the ongoing Transformation Management Team efforts. With his technical knowledge, excellent managerial and people skills, he is extremely marketable for positions outside the Department, and yet chooses to remain here and work for the citizens of North Carolina.
He exhibits a commitment to his employees and the NC motoring public through his accessibility by his personal cell phone, his willingness to participate in many hallway conversations, and his willingness to be in the Regional Traffic Engineer's office when needed."