I have a question though. Back when I was in the AF I was told my driver's license was considered valid as long as I was active duty, irrespective of its "expiration date". It did not need to be renewed as long as I served. Upon separation or retirement though, you need to get a new one.
Was I told something wrong or have things changed?
As appears in The Atlanta Constitution, Aug. 30, 2001 edition
... Georgia appears to be the next in a short but growing list of states eager to identify and approve illegal aliens through the issuance of driver's licenses. State Reps. Mary Squires and Barbara Mobley are promising a bill to do just that, following fast on the heels of North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Utah. We are promised "better public safety" because illegal aliens will have to take and pass driver's tests.
Boggles the mind.
I'd be more surprised that a state recognizes it, than that it doesn't.
Of course, from what I hear, the DOD is in the process of upgrading to a new "smart" ID card, which is supposed to be harder to forge - perhaps GA will recognize that?
But if there's any outrage here, it's that the DOD went so long with such an important document of such poor design and quality.
I can second that: When I show my U.S. Mil. ID card in Europe cops, border gaurds ect., don't give it a second look. When I show my U.S. passport they seem to study it.