OCEAN CITY -- A new policy adding an armed forces veteran’s designation on Maryland driver’s licenses went into effect this week and an Ocean City resident was likely the first in the state to acquire the honor.
Last year, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation allowing for the addition of a veteran’s designation on the state’s driver’s license for those who are serving or have served in the past. Among other things, the designation creates a viable database of veterans in the state and allows those who are eligible to display their newly adorned Maryland driver’s licenses to take advantage of benefits and other discounts offered to veterans.
The law officially went into effect on Jan. 1, and early Wednesday morning, Ocean City resident and most recent Past Commander of American Legion Post 166 Sarge Garlitz arrived at the MVA offices in Salisbury with the appropriate paper work in hand.
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Aren't some of you afraid that the government is "tracking" you. Oh my!
ReplyDeleteI'm suspicious of the reasons behind this. I can think of a dozen undesirable (for me) results from having this information available to anyone who wants it, one of which is "gun control"...
ReplyDeleteIs there not an additional 20$ fee for this? If someone has that answer, please let us know.
ReplyDeleteVery good points, all. One that strikes me is an ability to get out of a ticket. Next is the question to the driver, "Are you carrying?". Next is the officers wondering if these guys have ptsd.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, if occupation is an issue that is intrinsic to having the ability to drive, then my license should warn the officer that I was once a janitor at an elementary school or whatever.
This is one I find no reasonable purpose for....