California drivers began receiving newly designed licenses on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Department of Motor Vehicles announced. The new driver's licenses have an updated design and advanced security features, the department said in a statement. An image of California's redwood trees, poppies and coastline are accompanied by a digital security signature embedded in one of the two barcodes on the back -
Lisa, a traveler from Oregon, shared her experience, stating that she opted against getting a REAL ID due to it being an 'extra cost.' She is prioritizing her budget over obtaining this new identification.
Among 125 respondents, 36% of Your Oregon News readers indicated they don’t have their REAL ID yet and plan to wait until their driver’s license renewal to obtain one.