TSA finds problems processing new-look Nevada driver’s licenses

Although the caller look Nevada driver’s license is appealing, it is causing issues with travelers trying to get done information checkpoints astatine airports.

Transportation Security Administration officers are encountering difficulties erstwhile attempting to scan the precocious updated licenses, according to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles website.

A disclaimer astatine the apical of the DMV’s caller licence plan leafage notes the issue, but maintains the plan conforms to nationalist driver’s licence standards.

“We are moving with the TSA and volition update the nationalist erstwhile the contented is resolved,” the DMV disclaimer reads. “Allow yourself other clip to implicit airdrome information screening.”

In July, the DMV began rolling retired the revamped licenses to motorists successful the state, marking the archetypal afloat makeover of the cards since 2008.

The caller plan features enhanced information features including laser-engraved shade representation repeated from the cardholder’s photograph and laser etching of the owner’s initials and twelvemonth of commencement supra their main photo.

Representatives from the DMV and TSA weren’t instantly disposable for comment.

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