June 06, 2024 - Harrisburg, PA
At an event at the Harrisburg International Airport, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) joined the federal Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) and the Harrisburg International Airport to remind Pennsylvanians that starting May 7, 2025, they will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, photo ID card, or other form of federally acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter certain federal facilities. To date, PennDOT has issued more than 2.3 million REAL ID products. "The REAL ID enforcement deadline is quickly approaching," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "REAL ID is optional in Pennsylvania, but if you think you'll need one - especially if you plan on flying - we recommend that you start the process now." REAL ID is a federal law that affects how states issue driver's licenses and ID cards acceptable for federal purposes, like boarding a commercial flight or entering certain federal facilities. Speakers Include:Tim Edwards, Executive Director, Harrisburg International AirportMike Carroll, Secretary, PennDOTKaren Keys-Turner, Federal Security Director, Greater Pennsylvania Area Airports
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