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.
Cynthia vM/flickr
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.
Pennsylvania National Guard/flickr
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.
Stefan Woidig/flickr
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.
Philadelphia International Airport/Facebook
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.
sean hobson/flickr 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!
Cynthia vM/flickr
Pennsylvania National Guard/flickr
Stefan Woidig/flickr
Philadelphia International Airport/Facebook
sean hobson/flickr
Other forms of acceptable alternate ID will include a permanent residence card or military ID card.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
