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Part of the Real ID program is physical security and internal controls at printing facilities beyond what DMV branch offices are generally capable of, as well a
by superuser2 10y ago
Part of the Real ID program is physical security and internal controls at printing facilities beyond what DMV branch offices are generally capable of, as well as printing processes that require $300k+ of specialized equipment.
The best route to a fake ID was previously to bribe a DMV clerk to use the printer after hours. Those fakes were basically undetectable by physical inspection.
Very few convincing fakes (that are caught) are built to modern standards. Fake ID makers almost always imitate designs from before the institution of Real ID.
- Jemmeh 10y agoI get the point of that, but doesn't that make it easy to "fake" a temp one because the temporary ones are really just printed on a poor inkjet printer?
- superuser2 10y agoThe piece of paper they give you at the DMV will work in a traffic stop, and maybe for voting (not doing so is a civil rights lawsuit waiting to happen) but is unlikely to be accepted anywhere else. Most organizations would rather see your slightly expired card, demand a second factor, or just refuse service rather than trust a piece of printer paper. You're definitely not getting into a bar with a temporary ID if you look plausibly underage, or the kids would be doing that already.
- Jemmeh 10y agoI had two recently (renewed, then moved states). I've been able to use my temp ID at several bars & also to redeem tickets at an event. Sometimes they looked a little unsure for a moment, but they shrugged and went on with it.