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I just got my new driver's license this past week and it expires in 2012!Charles L. Cotton wrote: It wouldn't work now, unless the duration of DL's were increased to 5 years, as are CHL's upon renewal.
Chas.
Oopsllwatson wrote:I just got my new driver's license this past week and it expires in 2012!Charles L. Cotton wrote: It wouldn't work now, unless the duration of DL's were increased to 5 years, as are CHL's upon renewal.
Chas.
Now, being a natural blonde, I'm not real sure, but I think that's more than 5 years.
, you're right; TDL's are good for 6 years. I should have said "changed" to 5 years, not "increased" to 5 years. If TDL's were to remain good for 6 years and the TDL and CHL were combined, then we'd lose the NICS exemption for CHL's.I just renewed my TDL too and was happy to see 2012 on the new one. It would be great if they were combined w/ CHL.Charles L. Cotton wrote:Oopsllwatson wrote:I just got my new driver's license this past week and it expires in 2012!Charles L. Cotton wrote: It wouldn't work now, unless the duration of DL's were increased to 5 years, as are CHL's upon renewal.
Chas.
Now, being a natural blonde, I'm not real sure, but I think that's more than 5 years.
Sorry for the mistake,
Chas.
When I get time, I need to delve into the law on that one. I believe it's the background check portion of the license that must be less than 5 years old. If that's the case, there's no reason (other than politics) why we couldn't switch to the Indiana-style "permit for life", with 5 year background checks.Charles L. Cotton wrote:NICS = National Instant Check System; i.e. the Brady Instant Background Check. CHL holders are exempt if their state's law meets certain requirements, including a duration of no more than 5 years.