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Drivers License: What is on the Magnetic Strip?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Rocket River, Sep 5, 2002.

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  1. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    What purpose does it serve?

    I think it would be nice to have you license
    be used as your Voter Registration as well.

    Maybe find a spot to put your SSN on it

    Rocket River
    just tired of being carded down
    let's quish them together somewhat
     
    #1 Rocket River, Sep 5, 2002
  2. Kam

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    It has all kinds of info on it. I can't remember what, but at the store, we use it to see if you have good checks or bad checks.
     
    #2 Kam, Sep 5, 2002
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    Transportation Code, sec. 521.126 prohibits DPS from including on the magnetic strip any information except what is printed on the license and a physical description of the licensee. DPS must ensure that the information is used only for law enforcement orgovernmental purposes
     
    #3 x34, Sep 5, 2002
  4. Rocket River

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    Thanks

    I did not know that
    [obviously :D ]

    why is that so? Why is this a code?

    Rocket River
     
    #4 Rocket River, Sep 5, 2002
  5. A-Train

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    The magnetic strip contains pics of you in the shower. :)
     
    #5 A-Train, Sep 5, 2002
  6. rockHEAD

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    I know it contains your DL number...
     
    #6 rockHEAD, Sep 5, 2002
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    There is not a magnetic strip. It is in your imagination.
     
    #7 Chance, Sep 5, 2002
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    Interesting side note, I've heard that it basically scans your info for a "Police Officer" who might be giving you a ticket and that if you disable this magnetic strip with a magnet most cops won't bother to type in the information. Not that policemen are lazy or that I would do this but it is a tip.
     
    #8 Summer Song Giver, Sep 5, 2002
  9. Rockets2K

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    Here is a story talking about just this subject.
     
    #9 Rockets2K, Sep 8, 2002
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