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May 18, 2011 By News Staff
New Jersey and Connecticut are the latest states to modernize their drivers’ licenses to comply with Real ID, the 2005 federal legislation that bolstered security and issuance requirements for drivers’ licenses and ID cards in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
New Jersey’s Enhanced Digital Driver License was adopted by all 39 Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) agencies on May 11. “The new license, while similar in appearance to the old license, features more than 25 covert and overt features designed to reduce fraud and abuse through updated technology and enhanced security features that are known only to the MVC and its law enforcement partners,” according to an announcement from state officials.
When an overhaul of the MVC’s main computer system is finished late next year, the commission will begin a new, secure central issuance process for all driver license renewals that, according to state officials, should eliminate more than 1 million customer visits per year.
Connecticut is taking a different approach to the issuance of its Real ID-compliant drivers. Connecticut’s program, called SelectCT ID, will be phased in during the next six years in an effort beginning this fall, state officials announced last month. For those who are renewing their licenses, the Real-ID license appears to be optional. Those who wish to present original documents such as a birth certificate or U.S. passport will receive a gold star on their license or ID card that indicates it complies with Real ID. Those who decline the additional identity verification will receive a card marked "Not for Federal Identification."
By 2017, a Real ID-approved form of identification, such as an enhanced driver license or ID, may be required at airport screenings or to enter federal buildings.
But at least 20 states have pushed back by passing legislation that effectively says they won’t comply with the Real ID requirements. A policy position from the National Governors Association released in February said that while governors support the strengthening of security features in state-issued drivers’ licenses and ID cards, Real ID puts unnecessary cost burdens on states and the legislation’s requirements should be revised.
A few states, most prominently California, have been forced to delay the issuance of their enhanced drivers’ licenses because of production difficulties.
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I've yet to get an answer to a simple question. Supposedly RealID will be required for access to Federal Courthouses. If I don't have such an ID and receive a subpoena to appear before such a court, will the security guards that deny me entrance be in contempt of court?
That's a useless question and no one cares that you think you're clever
You are both stupid
Me too.
It's actually a very VALID question. I have NO intention of acquiring a "RealID", yet I may very well be summoned to court, be picked for jury duty, or have a valid need to utilize the services of the court. I do not believe that this is a country where "please present your papers" should ever be a viable option for the government.
I for one welcome these doubleplusgood government papers that make us better citizens. It is good to know that the RealID cards with false IDs sold by folks in th NJ MVC are no longer officially available, because having a false RealID is really bad. People find false RealIDs much more believable because they are real.
I like you, Tim. ..not like 'that', but.. you know... Good point here.
I am a lawyer and its actually a very good question. The vast majority of witnesses would never think about this until they show up at the courthouse and are denied access.
So Tim, what kind of citizen are you now? Should you be on a government watch list so that big brother can keep a better eye on you? How will this suddenly *poof* make you a better citizen. Have you really drank so much of the cool-aid or are you a government shill?
Both NJ and Ct were consistently rated amongst the WORST states for Licensed Drivers Knowledge of Basic Rules of the Road, in the 2008, 2009 and 2010 GMAC Insurance Drivers Test Survey. Seems thousands of drivers from these two states might be unfit to drive and thus need to be off the road.
They can put anything they want on an ID except a RFID chip. When they try that then they are going to find people who are ready to burn the whole cotton picking place to the ground. It won't be a tea party it will be a bonfire and they may roast a few legislators. The big dogs want it and they are buying the votes of the legislators but the blood money may not be enough to cover the costs.
you are the stupid one
Only a matter of time before the government controls ever facet of your lives.