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One of the 9/11 suspects used a fake driver’s license when he was stopped by police
for a traffic violation. He was given a ticket and then drove away. |
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In May 2005, Congress passed the Real ID Act. It says by 2008, drivers’ licenses will
have to be a “real ID,” meeting federally approved standards. |
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Before receiving a Real ID from a state motor vehicle agency, the identity documents
presented by drivers will be more rigorously checked. This is called proofing. |
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Standards will be in place to
check out-of-state licenses. |
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New security technology such as smart cards will be used so that Real IDs cannot be counterfeited.
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Eventually, a Real ID will be required for everything from booking air travel to opening a
bank account. |
