Originally Posted by
Bart
It's called an ID holder. It is designed to hold the ID. The correct procedure when presenting an identification card is to physically hand the card over to the person who needs to inspect it. This stems from the tradition of a visiting emissary presenting his credentials to a king as proof of identity. The document was physically handed over to the person who verified its authenticity.
As pointed out by thegeneral, try getting cute with a police officer bickering over an ID holder and see what happens.
In Addition, many IDs are larger than the holder window, making it difficult to see Expiration dates and complete names. Given the UV Lights and magnifying glasses, I'm guessing the plastic could interfere with seeing anything. There is also the concern that something turns up missing. Simpler and safer to request that the IDbe taken out of the holder. It is more efficient in the long run. I used to make people take off their sunglasses too. It makes a big difference when comparing to the Photo.