Greer, S.C. (WSPA)— Officials at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) are informing passengers about what they might encounter if they do not have a REAL ID.
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The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) reports that the REAL ID Act was enacted by Congress in 2005. According to officials, this legislation sets forth basic security requirements for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards that are intended for use in federal contexts.
Security procedures at GSP, a representative said, will largely remain unchanged for passengers, but those coming through the airport without a REAL ID “may be subject to random additional screening at the TSA security checkpoint.”
GSP stated that 63% of South Carolinians already possess a REAL ID, with
more than 80%
It is estimated that approximately one out of every air travelers has this.
How can I tell if my ID is a REAL ID?
If there is
a star on your license or identification card
, you possess a REAL ID-compliant card. This card might feature a star that can either be black or gold and could appear fully filled in or simply outlined. Regardless of these details, your card meets the requirements.
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New security process at GSP
Starting Wednesday, passengers will move through the standard screening line or TSA PreCheck.
At the document verification area, agents from TSA will assess whether your identification meets the REAL ID standards and if you have been selected for extra security checks.
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