The article emphasizes the upcoming enforcement of the REAL ID requirement for air travel, beginning May 7, 2023, following its initial announcement in 2019. It provides a brief history of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and its implications regarding identification standards for state-issued driver's licenses and ID cards. The author advises travelers who don't yet possess a REAL ID to take timely action in updating their identification, reassuring that updates can still be made after the enforcement date. Key compliance markers for these ID cards are also outlined.
What is REAL ID? We're starting here, huh? For those who really haven't been paying attention, the new REAL ID comes from the REAL ID Act of 2005...
But for anyone looking to travel by plane soon, let's answer some questions and offer advice.
So what are the REAL ID standards? We're a long way from 2005. Today, you'll know your identification card... is REAL ID-compliant if it has a star marking on the upper portion.
It doesn't look like I have a REAL ID card. Am I screwed? While enforcement starts May 7, you can still update your identification after that date.
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