Real ID

Not as if it would matter?

The transition to digital identification globally is driven by the need for more secure, efficient, and convenient ways to verify identity, especially as more services move online. Digital IDs can enhance access to essential services, reduce identity fraud, and promote inclusion for individuals who currently lack formal identification.
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It was a pain for me to get the Real ID documents while subleasing a room with friends. Solving it honestly took some photoshop creativity to solve. But we can't all be pirates. Arrgh.

That said, after a few days figuring out documentation, in California I was able to make an online appointment and fill out the applications ahead of time. Despite a huge general line, I got to skip ahead and was called within 5 mins of my appointment time with the lobby packed. They just verified my documents and off I went, there maybe 20 mins total.

The DMV always sucks to an extent, but prior planning and utilizing technology can stop it from being an all day affair.
 
moxiepilot said:
It's being proposed that fliers without Real ID will be charged about 15 bucks by the TSA for screening...
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For us in the industry, Real ID isn’t a burden since we carry state issued photo IDs, a crew badge, and passport at all times.

I’d be curious to see the data on how many people are traveling through TSA without Real ID now and why this fee is necessary.
 
Either Real ID is necessary for effective security and should be required or it shouldn’t. “You need this to fly unless you pay a fee” makes the security theater even more obvious.
 
pwttogfk said:
Either Real ID is necessary for effective security and should be required or it shouldn’t. “You need this to fly unless you pay a fee” makes the security theater even more obvious.
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I agree 100%. The problem lies in the difference between being able to comply. As members here have explained, some places are very easy to accomplish it and other places are quite burdensome, especially for those with difficulty getting to their local government offices.
 
I don’t at all disagree. I’m not at all shocked that the implementation was borked. But a fee for not having a compliant ID isn’t how you fix it. Having registration/help available at airports might be a good step? But either you’re safe to get on a plane with current ID or you’re not. Maybe this is how the head of TSA and poster child for PETA plans to pay the definitely not union busting shutdown bonuses.
 
Rosstafari said:
I said the same until getting a DL in Hawaii.

Could’ve driven back to the mainland for a renewal in less time.
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Picture turned out nice.
 
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