US Edition96% of Colorado IDs are already REAL ID compliant, DMV says
- Colorado's DMV reported that 96% of state-issued driver's licenses and ID cards are REAL ID compliant as of Wednesday, the new federal deadline for air travel IDs.
- The federal REAL ID Act, passed in 2005 and delayed multiple times, requires air travelers to use enhanced IDs to meet minimum security standards starting this day.
- Colorado began issuing REAL IDs in 2013 and ensured all eligible residents received compliant credentials either upon issuance or renewal to prepare for this deadline.
- TSA reported 81% of travelers presented acceptable IDs and warned those without REAL IDs could face extra screening but would not be denied boarding.
- This high compliance rate in Colorado highlights the state's readiness for new federal requirements and suggests minimal disruptions at airport security checkpoints.
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REAL ID Act goes into effect in Colorado
Lines at ticketing counters and through security at Colorado Springs Airport moved expeditiously Wednesday morning, the first day U.S. air travelers are now required to provide an enhanced form of identification to board commercial flights or enter certain federal facilities.
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Real ID comes into effect after almost 20 years of delays
The requirement to submit a document included in the Real ID system for those who fly within the United States came into effect on Wednesday after nearly 20 years of delays. On the day before the deadline, people lined up at government offices across the country to get their compatible IDs. In Chicago, authorities established a Real ID Supercenter for people without prior appointment, while in California and other places they planned to continue…
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