Connecticut and Delaware drivers, beware!

[leebee]

Apparently, drivers licenses from CT and DE are for driving purposes only and not to be used as legal identification. I just read a report about a couple being refused when they went to rent a car because they have a CT license. FL is now requiring that, if you don't have a RealID license and your state is one of the few that state the license is for driving purposes only, you can't rent a car. There were 5 states on the list, now it seems there are only two. Definitely bring a second form of ID that shows you are in the US legally if you are worried about being able to rent the vehicle.
https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/visiting-florida-faqs/sb1718/

 

[Lisa75]

Apparently, drivers licenses from CT and DE are for driving purposes only and not to be used as legal identification. I just read a report about a couple being refused when they went to rent a car because they have a CT license. FL is now requiring that, if you don't have a RealID license and your state is one of the few that state the license is for driving purposes only, you can't rent a car. There were 5 states on the list, now it seems there are only two. Definitely bring a second form of ID that shows you are in the US legally if you are worried about being able to rent the vehicle.
https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/visiting-florida-faqs/sb1718/

For Delaware it’s a specific class of license that can be issued for driving privileges but it only pertains to those who aren’t documented and cannot establish presence in the US. The standard Delaware license would be just fine.

 

[EACarlson]

It appears that the CT licenses are the same. Don't think this is nearly the issue presented.

 

[DeeBee3]

The myths and facts part of the link explains exactly what's happening. I would reread to assure yourself. There are specific classes of licenses.

 

[hsmamato2]

huh? can someone please explain this?

 

[EACarlson]

huh? can someone please explain this?

CT and DE offer a separate Driver's License for those that can't show evidence of being in the US legally. They mark the license with Not for ID or something similar. FL has a state law that says those licenses aren't valid in FL. Since they aren't valid, one would not be able to legally rent a car in FL since a valid license accepted by the state is a requirement.

 

[ClapYourHands]

huh? can someone please explain this?

Starting back in 2014, CT began issuing drive-only licenses which were intended to show that the bearer could, in fact, safely operate a motor vehicle. They are issued to those who are undocumented, but also to those who are here legally. For example, those on student or work visas can choose the simplified process of the drive-only license. Basically, CT wants drivers to pass the test, register their cars, and get their own insurance (Hartford’s nickname is “the insurance capitol of the world” so, yeah, CT likes people to have insurance). But since driver’s licenses have also become a form of identification, FL has decided not to recognize the licenses that are specifically designed for non-citizens.

This doesn’t apply to most of CT drivers who have either a standard license or a Real ID.

 

[hsmamato2]

Starting back in 2014, CT began issuing drive-only licenses which were intended to show that the bearer could, in fact, safely operate a motor vehicle. They are issued to those who are undocumented, but also to those who are here legally. For example, those on student or work visas can choose the simplified process of the drive-only license. Basically, CT wants drivers to pass the test, register their cars, and get their own insurance (Hartford’s nickname is “the insurance capitol of the world” so, yeah, CT likes people to have insurance). But since driver’s licenses have also become a form of identification, FL has decided not to recognize the licenses that are specifically designed for non-citizens.

This doesn’t apply to most of CT drivers who have either a standard license or a Real ID.

Ah! Thanks for the explanation