Oct 27
Is there any law that says US citizens are required to carry valid identification on their person at all times? What about in Florida?
Could someone also provide some sort of proof? Like a supreme court ruling or something? I could not find it on my own.
No. according to the u.s. supreme court, police can sometimes demand that you identify yourself, but the court was careful to point out that does not mean that police can demand that you produce some form of identification. If there was, nothing would stop you from simply printing your name on a business card and handing it over. Of course, when driving, you must have your license, but pedestrians have no such requirement.
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October 27th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I don’t know if there is a law in Florida about being required to carry ID. I live in Florida, but even if I’m walking to a store, I always carry ID. I figure if I’m hit by a car, at least it will be known who I am and where I live.
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October 27th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
No. according to the u.s. supreme court, police can sometimes demand that you identify yourself, but the court was careful to point out that does not mean that police can demand that you produce some form of identification. If there was, nothing would stop you from simply printing your name on a business card and handing it over. Of course, when driving, you must have your license, but pedestrians have no such requirement.
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October 27th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
It is just common sense to carry ID.
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