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...can't do it under current federal law. - 1PG
I'm not sure that is accurate. Here in California the federal government does not except or recognize standard issued California CDL's or ID's. The reason is that the State of California issues those to all illegal aliens and or others that can not prove they are an American citizen. The Federal government will only recognize what is now called a Real CDL or ID card issued by the State of California to folks in California who have provided proof that they are in fact an American citizen (I believe I had to provide my original birth certificate and SS card and maybe something else as well, I forget. No photo copies excepted).
With that said, I believe Florida is basically doing exactly what the federal government is already doing to a lot of states across the country, not just California.
Here is a link to a statement issued by Gov. DeSantis...
https://www.flgov.com/2023/07/05/governor-ron-desa...Snippet...
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has published a list of out-of-state license classes that are invalid in Florida as of July 1, 2023, in accordance with Senate Bill (SB) 1718. This list is available on the FLHSMV public website and notifies visitors of invalid licenses no longer accepted in this state.
Earlier this year, Governor DeSantis signed SB 1718, the strongest anti-illegal immigration legislation in the country. Among other provisions to combat Biden's Border Crisis, the bill prohibits the issuance of a driver license to anyone who does not provide proof of lawful presence in the U.S. and specifies that out-of-state driver licenses issued exclusively to illegal aliens are invalid in Florida. Those presenting an invalid out-of-state driver license during a traffic stop will be subject to the penalties outlined in Section 322.03 Florida Statutes.
'Someone who is in our country illegally and has violated our laws should not possess a government-issued ID which allows them access to state-funded services and other privileges afforded to lawful residents,' said Governor Ron DeSantis. 'The Biden administration may continue to abdicate its responsibilities to secure our border, but Florida will stand for the rule of law. Even if the federal government refuses, Florida will act decisively to protect our citizens, our state, and our country.'
