In throwing out the bendable color cards, New York is following in the footsteps of Virgina, who adopted the new license style in Forgers are deterred because the new licenses are laser engraved on rigid polycarbonate, a hard material that makes a "sound like a compact disc when dropped.
The NY Times has a wonderful little feature on the evolution of the driver's license you can see here. And if the lady in the above photo looks at all familiar to you, she should: Jason Feifer noticed as much, and started a Tumblr dedicated to following the well-traveled life of "mediocre stock photography. Mar 17, PM. Facebook Twitter Reddit Email. NYC news never sleeps. The enhanced driver's license has a U. In July, New York will introduce new drivers' licenses.
ALBANY — Over the years, the authorities across the nation have tried all manner of tactics to combat fake drivers' licenses. Now, however, New York is turning to a new design with a retro look: portraits in black and white. You can pay with cash, check or credit card.
In , California removed the proof of legal presence requirement to obtain a state issued driver licenses. This means holders of these driver's licenses could not use this identification to board an airplane, vote, or enter federal facilities. Available to applicants 62 years old, or older, free of charge. Currently still known under its bill number, AB 60 removes the legal proof requirement in California to apply for a state issued driver's licenses. The IDNYC card does not authorize cardholders to purchase alcohol or tobacco products, receive public assistance benefits, or travel on an airplane.
Credit unions have additional membership requirements. If you are crossing any international border by plane, you will still need a passport. The biggest difference is an Enhanced ID allows you to travel to Canada, Mexico and some Caribbean countries without a passport -- but not by plane.
A passport is still required for international flights. Fake IDs Check the card's rigidity. Beginning in July, New York State will change the look of its driver's licenses in a move to reduce forgeries that lead to identity theft, underage drinking and-- worst-case scenario-- possible terrorist attacks, reported The New York Times.
Officials say that the new production method — laser engraved in grayscale on rigid polycarbonate — and a bevy of other subtle feature changes will make the licenses virtually impossible to forge. Yes, the portraits on each license will "go retro," that is, turn from color, to a black-and-white design.
Yes, the move, is mostly for security reasons… and the new licenses will look kind of cool! Personal data will be engraved; also, a small "ghost image," portrait of the driver will float in a transparent window and will be visible from the front and the back. New York is the second state to adopt this technology.
The first was Virginia in
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