Estimates for states to change the way they issue licenses are in the billions of dollars. The problem for the federal government is the states hate it. While not trumpeted loudly, the idea is clearly to establish some sort of national ID system in the hopes terrorists will be caught before embarking on their next plot. This federal law requires states to adopt new identification standards for drivers' licenses. Once upon a time, in the aftermath of 9/11, Congress passed. Christine Link is the executive director of She writes in opposition to enhanced driver's licenses. ACLU Urges Virginia Legislators Not To Put Radio Computer Chip in Driver's Licenses The American Civil Liberties Union today urged Virginia not to become the first state in the nation to place radio frequency identification (RFID) chips in its driver's licenses.Ĭhristine Link is executive director of the ACLU of Ohio. A vicinity Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip that will signal a. State-issued enhanced drivers licenses (EDLs) provide proof of identity. Either you will hold a REAL ID license, REAL ID ID (no driving privileges), standard license that says 'Not for Federal Identification,' or a standard ID.
