Traveling, with its many security check-points and ever-changing terminals, can be a bit of a hassle sometimes. And according to new laws issued by the TSA, that won't change anytime soon. Within a year's time, residents of Pennsylvania will heed to a new driver's license rule calling for an alternate ID for any kind of traveling. Here's more on this new law and how it could effect your travel.
This rule which prohibits traveling with only a driver's license — even domestically — will take effect on January 22nd, 2018.
Residents who live in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Montana, Missouri, Minnesota, Maine, and Kentucky and Washington will have to use alternate I.D. forms rather than simply presenting a driver's license at security.
Anyone who’s been traveling recently may have noticed that TSA has begun to put signs around the airport informing residents of this new change.
The reason for this new law is because of the licenses themselves. According to the Real ID Act of 2005, these forms of identification don’t meet the government’s minimum security standards.
The TSA is willing to change the law if the states can re-issue licenses with a higher security. Until then, residents of Pennsylvania may just want to check that their passports are accessible.
Other forms of acceptable alternate ID will include a permanent residence card or military ID card.
For more information about the 2018 Real ID Airport Enforcement, click here. What do you think about these upcoming security laws? Be sure to share your thoughts with us!
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