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Illegal aliens may soon get driver's licenses here in Missouri

October 3, 2003
By: Ann M. Hynek
State Capital Bureau

A driver's license used to be for legal residents only. In California, illegal aliens will soon have this privilege too. Ann Hynek tells how this impacts Missouri.

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Illegal aliens in California can obtain a drivers license in January next year.

Missouri's Highway Patrol will honor these licenses as legal documents.

Traffic division director Lieutenant Tim Hull says the Patrol accepts all legal licenses.

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Contents: Hull says that a legal document issued by another state is legal in Missouri, regardless of residential status.

California Governor Greg Davis says that with two million immigrants on the road, a driver's license will ensure proper testing and improved safety.

Missouri law says an out-of-state driver must present their current drivers license and a second form of identity to get a Missouri license.

From the state capitol, I'm Ann Hynek...Date: October 3, 2003

By: Ann M. Hynek

State Capital Bureau

A new California law might make it easier for illegal aliens to get a driver's license in any state. Ann Hynek has the story.

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In January of next year, California's illegal aliens can get a driver's license.

Missouri Highway Patrol honors all legal out-of-state licenses.

Traffic division director, Lieutenant Tim Hull, says that won't change anytime soon.

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Contents: Hull says that a legal document issued by another state is legal in Missouri, regardless of residential status.

Missouri law says a driver's license can be issued to an out-of-state resident who provides a current license and another form of i.d.

From the state capitol, I'm Ann Hynek.

Date: October 3, 2003

By: Ann M. Hynek

State Capital Bureau

Illegal aliens may soon be able to get a driver's license in Missouri, thanks to a new California law. Ann Hynek has the story.

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California will allow illegal aliens to get a driver's license in January next year.

Traffic division director, Lieutenant Tim Hull, says the Missouri state highway patrol will honor these licenses.

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Contents: Hull says that a driver's license is proof that the driver is legally permitted to be on the road.

Current Missouri law allows a person from out-of-state to get a Missouri driver's license when they present their current license and a second form of i.d.

From the state capitol, I'm Ann Hynek.