National ID cards a moneymaker

[streaky]

And, no, I'm not talking about the charge for acquiring one.

The Dutch introduced a National ID card on 1 January 2005. In a report earlier this week, some 50,000 people have already been fined for not carrying it.

Oh, and BTW, foreign visitors have to carry a passport, driving licence or ID card. As my driving licence is still of the pink peper variety, I expect that will not serve as an acceptable ID.

The fine is Eur 50 (~ £34).

Clearly, in the words of the Dutch Prime Minister earlier this yesr, they are: "cracking down hard on suspected terrorists"!

Sic transit gloria Mundi.

Streaky

[cliffe_mafia]

I don't think our fine will be less than the standard 60 dabs though.

I carry my driving licence (photo card) everywhere anyway so it won't make too much difference to me.

If we do get the cards at least it will be an extra 'crime' to add to the list when your average burglar/car thief is apprehended (to pay on the neverending drip ), but I suppose it will save time if they do have a card on them.

[edit] I'm no way in favour of the cards - just trying to see a bright side!

>> Edited by cliffe_mafia on Wednesday 28th September 10:16

[autismuk]

I wouldn't have thought there were many Dutch terrorists. I never did figure out how not having a card they weren't supposed to would stop Al-Qaeida.

Perhaps they are too busy laughing at it to carry out terrorist attacks ?

[catso]

Thread title said:

NATIONAL ID CARDS A MONEYMAKER

Sshh, don't give Mr Bliar any more reasons

[nonegreen]

I hope they bring it in here cos I for one am going to kick out of whoever asks me for it.