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Carying any false ID would be a very very bad idea. They give prison sentences for stuff like that. Fake id on a kid looking to buy beer is one thing, that's pr
by sammyo 17y ago
Carying any false ID would be a very very bad idea. They give prison sentences for stuff like that. Fake id on a kid looking to buy beer is one thing, that's probably just going to get taken away, but up against the wrong judge could be a significant issue.
- biotech 17y agoThe website does have some good advice on the matter: They’re completely fake, of course, and would be illegal to use in any situation where you actually have to show ID, but for showing fake cops when they cite fake laws? Nothing more appropriate than fake ID. So, probably not a great idea to show it to a real cop.
- jcl 17y agoIn this case, though, the ID is not falsely identifying the individual. While I suppose you might get in trouble with the cards in the article -- which falsely claim they were issued by certain organizations -- I don't think there'd be anything wrong with an official-looking "photographer" ID that does not make such claims. Whether created yourself or under the aegis of a photography club, it would have the same defusing effect on fake law enforcement. Apparently, a variety of real, non-governmental organizations already issue such passes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Press_pass#News_agency_cards http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Press_pass#News_agency_cards