Posted on 09/05/2003 8:09:04 PM PDT by ElkGroveDan
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR L03:097
GOVERNOR DAVIS RESTORES DRIVER'S LICENSES TO CALIFORNIA IMMIGRANTS 09/05/2003
LOS ANGELES
Governor Gray Davis today signed legislation that will allow California's large immigrant population the privilege of driving with a state driver's license. "Right now, let's not kid ourselves: People are driving to work," Gov. Davis said. "They're driving without demonstrating they know the rules of the road. They're driving without insurance. Everyone benefits by having drivers on the road know the rules of the road and presumably be a safer driver." SB 60 by Senator Gil Cedillo (D-Los Angeles) would require that all applicants for a California driver's license or a California identification card provide a social security number or a federal individual tax identification number (ITIN). If an applicant presents an ITIN in lieu of a social security number, the applicant must also present a birth certificate or record of birth issued by their country of origin and one of the following:
An estimated two million immigrants drive on California roads at any given time, creating a potentially dangerous public safety problem. "These people are here right now. They're contributing to our economy. They're working right now and no oneâs giving them background checks," Gov. Davis said. "They deserve the right to drive."
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GOVERNOR GRAY DAVIS ·SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95814 · (916) 445-2841
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That's true --- and it isn't at all unusual to see an illegal with several separate sets of false papers. Those fraudulent documents like Social Security numbers aren't all that costly to buy --- and they already know it's useful to have several when filing for government handouts.
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