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Nield told CBC Toronto she was then asked to prove she was Canadian and although she had copies of her passport, Nexus card, and birth certificate on her phone, the officer wanted to see an original hard copy.
Please note that in the case of a driver license issued by the driver's licensing authority of a foreign country, a law officer may consult such person's passport or visa to verify the validity of such license, if available.
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Interstate 75 brings in nearly a million travellers through the county each month, the statement says, and law enforcement regularly comes across cases of identity theft and other related crimes. "That is why we follow Georgia [Department of Driver Services] guidelines and request a passport or visa to verify their identity," Capt. Brent Exum said in the statement.
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In Monday's statement, Bennett said "the confusion that arose in this case was the fact Ms. Nield stated she lived in Tennessee."
Non-permanent residents in the U.S., he explained, are allowed to obtain a Tennessee driver's licence or ID card that expires when their visa does.
In the meantime, he has some advice for Canadian drivers.
"Make sure that you have your passport or supporting documents along with your driver's licence," said Bennett. "I know I would if I was in a foreign country."
So, basically, there's another side to this story, yes ...
And, of course, the news is running headlines like "Arrested for Driving While Canadian?!" which is incredibly misleading (what else is new?) ... and the video above (titled "Ontario woman arrested, jailed in U.S. for driving with a Canadian license") , which even goes as far as to say they consulted Georgia's DoDS website and yet still cherry-picked misleading statements from the site.
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"At least with the officer who arrested me, I would love to see a formal reprimand," said Nield. "That way she can learn that this is not right — an apology is what I would love the most."
Well, based on what I've read, the officer basically followed instructions. Now, should the officer have let it slide? Probably, based on the fact that the courts have dismissed the case and the arrest is in the process of being expunged from her record, but the DoDS website and the statement from the Sheriff's Office both indicate that this it's standard procedure to ask for a passport/visa if presented with a foreign driver's license. Add in the statement from the woman that she said she lived in Tennessee and it's kind of understandable.
I would never carry my passport with me. First thing I do when I get to a hotel is put my passport in the safe. If you lose your passport you are screwed.
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hotel safe is probably the last place i would keep my passport
take a photo of it, if you're visiting a place with a Canadian embassy I don't think you're necessarily toast
also doesn't hurt to fill the lost contact info page
in some states 11mph over could mean jail time
87 is fast, but far from ludicrous
I would never carry my passport with me. First thing I do when I get to a hotel is put my passport in the safe. If you lose your passport you are screwed.
Depending on what country you're in, at the very least you should have a copy. In others, you definitely should have the original on you at all times
I had rented a scooter for 3 days in Budapest and was pulled over by a van full of big cops. Didn't have no paper work for the rental and no drivers license and they let me go.
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So she was speeding in Georgia, provided a Canadian license but said she lived in Tennessee? That screams stolen ID, I'd be more concerned if the officer didn't arrest her.
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I had rented a scooter for 3 days in Budapest and was pulled over by a van full of big cops. Didn't have no paper work for the rental and no drivers license and they let me go.
Are most people able to speak english at Budapest?
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I'd want to make sure to have it on me in places with ... less than reliable police force for instance.
Agree. When I was in Tokyo I never carry my passport with me. It stay in AirBnB. When in some cities in China (smaller 3rd tire cities) I hide it in the hotel. I always have the photo copy version of passport and ID with me and also pictures of it on my cell phone. Never had an issue at all.
Just remember if you dress like a tourist then you will be label as one. If you blend in most likely you will be fine.
I think the only time I was ask to display my passport when taking the train in China but the gate agent have no idea what the heck that was and after I explain it he is like whatever just get moving lol.
So, basically, there's another side to this story, yes ...
.... yet still cherry-picked misleading statements from the site.
Well, based on what I've read, the officer basically followed instructions...
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Please note that in the case of a driver license issued by the driver's licensing authority of a foreign country, a law officer may consult such person's passport or visa to verify the validity of such license, if available.
I guess you kinda cherry-picked there too by neglecting to bold the "if available" portion of the regulations/guidelines.
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