Originally Posted by
televisor
From what date are TSA likely to actually enforce any ID changes? (I've heard that the REAL ID extensions expire Jan 10th, but at least CA has been granted another extension until October.)
Also, would the enforcement be based on the ID, or the state? So would pre REAL ID id's/licences be accepted if the state now issues REAL ID compliant id's/licences?
I wonder if I'd therefore have a more difficult time travelling on my new CA State ID than on my British passport in future? (As a foreigner I'm pretty much required to carry my passport anywhere I go, but I'm hoping to at least be able to keep it in my bags instead of carrying it in my hand every time I go through the TSA.)
TSA claims it will give 120 days' notice before enforcing the REAL ID requirement.
I, for one, think DHS will blink.
It's totally ridiculous that they won't accept at DL from a "non complaint" state but will accept a passport or passport card which are easier to get than an DL.
One of the requirements for states and compliant ID is that all photos be able to be run through facial recognition technology. Your passport photo is not required to be FRT-friendly, however.
Stupid, stupid, stupid.