OKLAHOMA CITY – The price you pay for a driver’s license is about to go up.

Lawmakers said the $12 increase is the first in 10 years. 

Some said they fear they will be paying more than just money with the increase.

Officials said the fee increase will help generate about $8.7 million to help with long lines at facilities by hiring more clerks and equipment for law enforcement. 

Attorney David Slane said, “I’m just concerned that that may be exactly what this funding is being used for or at least a part of it.”

Slane is referring to 2007 Senate Bill 464 that states “the state of Oklahoma shall not participate in the implementation of the Real ID Act of 2005.”

He said he is concerned that part of this new funding may be a way to sneak in what he said is a serious violation of privacy.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Shane Thomas arrived at court a free man, but he left in handcuffs.

Thomas, a contractor, is accused of defrauding customers and stiffing subcontractors.

He’s also a sovereign citizen, an anti-government extremist.

Subcontractors and others say it’s not a question of if, but when Thomas strikes again.

“He will take advantage of anything he can,” said.

Jeff Karr hired Thomas to build an add-on.

He says the contractor lied about being insured and wrote the city a hot check for the work permit.

There’s also the shoddy work.

We found problems with the design, foundation and brick work.

Plus Thomas’ workers framed the roof by re-using the same low-grade boards used to frame the concrete.

Now homeowners are scrambling to save their projects. Jeff’s desperate and here’s why.

He and his wife are in the process of adopting foster children.

OKLAHOMA CITY – You felt it if you filled up your tank lately, the pinch at the pump as gas prices rise.

Lasheba Tucker does a lot of driving.

When she came to fill up her SUV Wednesday, she was shocked when she saw that gas skyrocketed 30 cents overnight.

Many drivers are outraged that they now have to pay close to $4 for one gallon of gas.

“We typically fill up once a week.” Tucker said. “At these prices, it’s going to be $80 a week, $160 every two weeks, that’s almost rent!”

It’s hard to pinpoint the reason for the hike.

Some blame it on higher crude oil prices, others said it’s because the Dow is doing well, or the dollar is gaining strength.