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LeftInTX

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12. Isn't this mutually exclusive?

Reply to Marcus IM (Reply #9)

Sat Sep 2, 2023, 07:37 PM

Sep 2023

Cops have been doing that stuff for eons. Now you need to show your DL when stopped. You always needed to in the past. Now it's a misdemeanor if you refuse. If you forget your license you can provide them with info such as your address and DOB. Your image is stored in TXDOT if you have a TDL

I don't see what a new law has to do with Sandra Bland

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Was not aware of this new law Sept 1 [View all] RussBLib Sep 2023 OP

What the hell are the texass tRumpian sovereign citizens going to do? eom Marcus IM Sep 2023 #1

LOL...And we've got them!!! LeftInTX Sep 2023 #8

Interesting. The driver is required to provide ID during a valid traffic stop rsdsharp Sep 2023 #2

I'm not sure this law really does anything... ret5hd Sep 2023 #3

"I left my purse at home" LeftInTX Sep 2023 #6

Excellent.... anciano Sep 2023 #4

Seems the issue is whether the cop needs to have a suspicion of a violation/crime rgbecker Sep 2023 #5

No! They need a valid reason to pull you over LeftInTX Sep 2023 #7

Like an alleged non-use of, or broken turn signal. Marcus IM Sep 2023 #9

Isn't this mutually exclusive? LeftInTX Sep 2023 #12

So the driver could request the officer tell what the violation is before producing ID? rgbecker Sep 2023 #10

Yes, same as before. You can now be charged with a misdemeanor if you LeftInTX Sep 2023 #11