You'll be able to continue to use your standard driver license and ID card to board all domestic commercial flights until enforcement begins in October 2020. After that, it will become important for Washington travelers to ensure they have acceptable identification

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REAL ID affects anyone who wants to travel by plane or access certain federal facilities. Your standard driver’s license or ID card will work for other U.S. travel, such as riding a train: https://t.co/htd9mvdrJq #REALID #ID2020 #DOL #WednesdayWisdom https://t.co/lLxImqavDa
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"@NHTSAgov estimates that in 2015, 90,000 police-reported crashes involved drowsy drivers. These crashes led to an estimated 41,000 people injured and more than 800 deaths." And those estimates may be low. #DrowsyDriving #WA #DOL https://t.co/ZWIsRA28KW
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Important reminder: "Emergency vehicles using lights and sirens — whether it’s an ambulance, fire truck, or police vehicle — always have the right of way." Pull over safely at your next opportunity and let them pass. #RightOfWay #RulesOfTheRoad #DOL https://t.co/lFPY8hGP8w
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If you can't see more than 200 feet ahead, you can't safely drive more than 30 mph. #Fog #WA #RulesOfTheRoad #DOL https://t.co/dLtkrwKtwl
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If your driver license, instruction permit, or ID card is stolen or used for identity fraud, act quickly to protect yourself and get a replacement: https://t.co/GzFlkUTyav #IdentityTheft #ProtectYourself #ReplacementID #DOL https://t.co/wuFGqvFwaC
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When you're done hitting the slopes, hit us up for a Ski and Ride special design license plate. Fees help to support @skiWA. Learn more: https://t.co/KH9owtxsAi #SkiAndRide #SkiWashington #LicensePlate #DOL https://t.co/ksYPtYv4sG
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Don't. You could lose a lot more than your license. Learn more: https://t.co/zrL5tEjNNt #DUI #NotWorthIt #ArriveAlive #DOL https://t.co/kx39tGZQo8
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Want to be a cosmetologist, operate a service or salon, or just look up a professional license? Here's how: https://t.co/KLm9zIznY2 #Cosmetology #ProfessionalLicenses #DOL https://t.co/stYQlmSi17
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Come work with us at the Washington State Department of Licensing! Here are our latest job openings: https://t.co/7TbERX9mhp #DOL #Hiring #Jobs #CareerGoals

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