LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — In just a little over a month, TSA will start imposing stricter ID rules when flying, making vacationers present a Actual ID or a passport.
Haley Foster with the Nevada Division of Motor Automobiles, mentioned their division anticipated a busier season, because the Could 7 deadline approaches.
“As it’s approaching and kind of getting a little closer, people are realizing that and seeing those wait times on our appointments not being as available,” Foster defined. “So I think that it might cause a little bit of panic.”
Nonetheless, some vacationers have been already ready with their Actual ID’s for some time.
“I did get it early,” shared Alex Merk, who had simply arrived at Harry Reid airport. “I haven’t really noticed much of a difference. I also have my passport, so I have multiple ways I could be verified.”
Some vacationers, nevertheless, delay getting a Actual ID due the stress of the DMV.
“I do need to update it,” traveler Chris Wickland mentioned. “Pure laziness is keeping me from going to the DMV cause the DMV is a hassle.”
Wickland advised 8 Information Now that if it weren’t for touring, he wouldn’t rush to get a Actual ID.
The Nevada DMV needs to remind locals that there’s nonetheless time to arrange an appointment on-line to get your Actual ID.
“Check that website, because people do cancel like daily,” Foster mentioned. “This is not a hard deadline, just when TSA will be reinforcing that.”