Starting on January 22, 2018, a driver's license may not be enough to fly domestically. The Real ID act created in 2005 as a response to 9/11 required all the states to have "enhanced drivers license" by that date. These enhancements raise the level of security for driver's licenses.
Some of the states have complied, others have asked for an extension.
Department of Homeland Security has been working with the TSA to make the transition smooth. By October 2020, all 50 states and territories will have transitioned to Real IDs and you will no longer be able to fly with an old driver's license.
For now, if you have an old driver's license, you may want to carry your passport or secondary form of identification just in case. Or you can go to the DMV and ask for a new Real ID driver's license.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.