Flying with Expired ID/Driver License?
Nov 9, 2009, 1:32 pm
#31
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From the TSA site. Does not state whether or not the DL mustbe current.
Effective June 21, 2008, adult passengers (18 and over) are required to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID that contains the following: name, date of birth, gender, expiration date and a tamper-resistant feature in order to be allowed to go through the checkpoint and onto their flight.
Effective June 21, 2008, adult passengers (18 and over) are required to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID that contains the following: name, date of birth, gender, expiration date and a tamper-resistant feature in order to be allowed to go through the checkpoint and onto their flight.
If you show a DL or other state-issued id that has all the above characteristics but has a passed expiration date, shouldn't it be accepted? After all, it meets all the requirements.
If a TSA staff member rejects an ID because the expiration date has passed, what in the TSA rules justifies this?
Nov 9, 2009, 2:18 pm
#32
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Passengers who do not or cannot present an acceptable ID will have to provide information to the Transportation Security Officer performing Travel Document Checking duties in order to verify their identity. Passengers who are cleared through this process may be subject to additional screening. Passengers whose identity cannot be verified by TSA may not be allowed to go through the checkpoint or onto an airplane.
A. Pax presents expired DL. TSO says "no good--expired".
B. Pax requests the no-ID alternative verification stated in above reg.
C. TDC requests "additional information" which he is going to write on his form.
D. Pax attempts to keep a straight face, says "it's all on here", and hands expired DL to TDC to provide requested information.
Nov 9, 2009, 8:14 pm
#34
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Disclaimer: I've never tried to renew a passport in-person ... usually, I do the whole thing by mail, and that definitely requires mailing in the old one.
Nov 9, 2009, 8:33 pm
#35
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my passport expired beg of this month. I was about to do this by mail but read that there is this new passport that is machine readable which require me to go to the nearest embassy to get fingerprinted.
I knew they were going to take the old one away which is why I asked if I was able to use my old drivers l to get on a plane.
I dont want to pay for the flight ticket then find out that I cant use it will they refund your money in this case
I knew they were going to take the old one away which is why I asked if I was able to use my old drivers l to get on a plane.
I dont want to pay for the flight ticket then find out that I cant use it will they refund your money in this case
Nov 10, 2009, 12:29 am
#37
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less than 1 year = still OK.
the thing is that pictures change, people change. I was behind a guy the other day who said "no one seems to mention the weightloss anymore
" so I'm guessing he lost weight since his picture was taken, but must have gained some back.
Nov 10, 2009, 9:55 am
#38
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I love this thread. People yelling at the TSA. TSA saying that it will not be aproblem. People still yelling at TSA.
My question would be, why not take the hour or two and get a valid DL for any contingency issue where driving might be useful? That seems like a rather bold assumption that there will not be a time when you want or need to drive that would make it worth not having. I live in the city where I know people who have not driven in years. Nut they maintain a valid license. To each his own I suppose.
Find another more valid reason to yell at TSA.
My question would be, why not take the hour or two and get a valid DL for any contingency issue where driving might be useful? That seems like a rather bold assumption that there will not be a time when you want or need to drive that would make it worth not having. I live in the city where I know people who have not driven in years. Nut they maintain a valid license. To each his own I suppose.
Find another more valid reason to yell at TSA.
Nov 16, 2009, 2:51 pm
#39
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Need to go from Orlando to Miami flying. Can I use my expired drivers license to get on a plane?
Need to go there to get my passport renewed. I am here on an F-1 student visa it expires at the end of this year. But will eventually get it renewed to continue to get my degree.
I did not get my drivers license renewed because I am graduating this semester so dont need to drive. Not taking any classes. It expired Aug.
Help anyone flown with expired DL? thanks
Need to go there to get my passport renewed. I am here on an F-1 student visa it expires at the end of this year. But will eventually get it renewed to continue to get my degree.
I did not get my drivers license renewed because I am graduating this semester so dont need to drive. Not taking any classes. It expired Aug.
Help anyone flown with expired DL? thanks
Nov 16, 2009, 3:31 pm
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I love this thread. People yelling at the TSA. TSA saying that it will not be aproblem. People still yelling at TSA.
My question would be, why not take the hour or two and get a valid DL for any contingency issue where driving might be useful? That seems like a rather bold assumption that there will not be a time when you want or need to drive that would make it worth not having. I live in the city where I know people who have not driven in years. Nut they maintain a valid license. To each his own I suppose.
Find another more valid reason to yell at TSA.
My question would be, why not take the hour or two and get a valid DL for any contingency issue where driving might be useful? That seems like a rather bold assumption that there will not be a time when you want or need to drive that would make it worth not having. I live in the city where I know people who have not driven in years. Nut they maintain a valid license. To each his own I suppose.
Find another more valid reason to yell at TSA.
Nov 16, 2009, 3:37 pm
#41
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Speaking of, there's a new post up at PV regarding flying if you've lost your ID. I'm sure everyone will be shocked to notice that the post fails to say why ID is important.
Nov 16, 2009, 4:41 pm
#42
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But... there are no guarantees when it comes down to yor day of travel, so good luck. As we all know,
"Some airports accept expired drivers licenses, some airports don't.
All airports are different."
Nov 16, 2009, 6:27 pm
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Nov 16, 2009, 7:27 pm
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Nov 16, 2009, 7:33 pm
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