When I went to renew my driver’s license, I was given a sheet of paper. Instead of receiving my driver’s license that day, I had to wait about 10 days or so to receive it in the mail. So for 10 days, I carried around a folded sheet of paper that had my driver’s license printed on it.
Even though I still had my old, expired driver’s license, it made me wonder. What would happen if I got pulled over? If I needed to show a store clerk my driver’s license, would they accept the copy printed on paper? Even though I’m sure they would have to, I feel that most people would think it’s a fraud. I mean, when asked for driver’s license, most people expect to see an actual driver’s license not a piece of paper.
On the other hand, this new policy is supporting the paper industry. Not only does each person have to sign paperwork while renewing their driver’s license, they now receive a printed copy of their driver’s license to take with them. The driver’s license arrives via mail, and supports the United States Postal Service, which needs all the support it can get in this economy.
This practice may vary from state-to-state. Even though it is a little inconvenient, I think the pros outweigh the cons.
What are your thoughts on this topic? Did you receive a copy of your driver’s license printed on paper last time you renewed it?
