A driver's license used to be for legal residents only. In California, illegal aliens will soon have this privilege too. Ann Hynek tells how this impacts Missouri.
Illegal aliens in California can obtain a drivers license in January next year.
Missouri's Highway Patrol will honor these licenses as legal documents.
Traffic division director Lieutenant Tim Hull says the Patrol accepts all legal licenses.
California Governor Greg Davis says that with two million immigrants on the road, a driver's license will ensure proper testing and improved safety.
Missouri law says an out-of-state driver must present their current drivers license and a second form of identity to get a Missouri license.
From the state capitol, I'm Ann Hynek...Date: October 3, 2003
By: Ann M. Hynek
State Capital Bureau
A new California law might make it easier for illegal aliens to get a driver's license in any state. Ann Hynek has the story.
In January of next year, California's illegal aliens can get a driver's license.
Missouri Highway Patrol honors all legal out-of-state licenses.
Traffic division director, Lieutenant Tim Hull, says that won't change anytime soon.
Missouri law says a driver's license can be issued to an out-of-state resident who provides a current license and another form of i.d.
From the state capitol, I'm Ann Hynek.
Date: October 3, 2003
By: Ann M. Hynek
State Capital Bureau
Illegal aliens may soon be able to get a driver's license in Missouri, thanks to a new California law. Ann Hynek has the story.
California will allow illegal aliens to get a driver's license in January next year.
Traffic division director, Lieutenant Tim Hull, says the Missouri state highway patrol will honor these licenses.
Current Missouri law allows a person from out-of-state to get a Missouri driver's license when they present their current license and a second form of i.d.
From the state capitol, I'm Ann Hynek.