New drivers licenses

[Immy]

New driver's licenses

Have you seen ads in your state regarding new licenses that will be issued this fall "that conform to new government standards." Wonder what those standards are...

 

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[diggummup]

Re: New driver's licenses

Never heard of such an animal. I know they have new requirements for documentation to get a license, is that what you mean?

 

[Immy]

Re: New driver's licenses

Hmm, could be. Has to do with the Real ID act. Saw a local ad and that phrase I quoted was used along with a picture of the new licenses. Read an article that my sister's state (CT) is also doing the same. Wondered if it was a nationwide thing.

 

[diggummup]

Re: New driver's licenses

Basically it's another method for the Gov. to watch over it's sheeple, all in the name of "National Security" by our lovely Department of Homeland Security. In all actuality, what it means as far as renewing your drivers license (once your state has complied with the Real ID requirements)) is that you must provide them with a social security card, a birth certificate , a valid photo (or non photo) id and a documentation (utility bill) that states your name and address.
People born on or after December 1, 1964, will have to obtain a REAL ID by December 1, 2014. Those born before December 1, 1964, will have until December 1, 2017 to obtain their REAL ID.
My state (Florida) started implementing this after Jan.1, 2010, other states I guess have not yet "complied" to the powers that rule us mere peasants. Here's all you ever wanted to know about the Real ID Act, and then some- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/REAL_ID_Act

 

[spartacus53]

Re: New driver's licenses

NY & NJ have had that for some time, and it is on a point system too. A passport is worth 2 points, most other current ID are 1 point each and you need a total of 6 points. Your current birth certificate is valid if after 1965 here, those prior must pay $25 to get it re-certified Mo' money

The good part is that if you have 10 points, you an run for Governor

 

[Sky Pilot]

Re: New driver's licenses

I'm glad the state of Tennessee (along with many others) oppose this crap and are actually fighting it. There's way too much "federal regulation" in our lives already, in my opinion.

Obviously The Great State of Tennessee thinks so too!


Sky Pilot

 

[Chug And Red]

Re: New driver's licenses

Like red says Just because My Id is Expired It doesn't mean I AM!!! Chug For any one with a Veterans Id card Did you notice the There is No expiration date!!!

 

[packerbacker]

Re: New driver's licenses

I have one of those new "Super" ID cards issued by the feds that has a chip on it with all of my background information, a magnetic strip for swiping and an 8-digit password to confirm I am who I am. It is supposed to get me into government computers, onto federal installations and through airport security faster. Expires in 2014. The first time I used in the airport security line the TSA cop asked to see my driver's license because my security card was too easy to counterfeit! Go figure.

 

[Immy]

Re: New driver's licenses

Great info! Thanks for that link diggummup, here's one part that causes concern:

After 2011, "a Federal agency may not accept, for any official purpose, a driver's license or identification card issued by a state to any person unless the state is meeting the requirements" specified in the REAL ID Act. States remain free to also issue non-complying licenses and IDs, so long as these have a unique design and a clear statement that they cannot be accepted for any Federal identification purpose. The federal Transportation Security Administration is responsible for security check-in at airports, so bearers of non-compliant documents would no longer be able to travel on common carrier aircraft without additional screening unless they had an alternative government-issued photo ID.

So unless you get their govt mandated ID, expect a pat-down or a naked body scan.

 

[RGINN]

Re: New driver's licenses

Far as I'm concerned, by belt buckle is my ID.