New York DMV and Controversial Driver’s Licenses
John. Daniel. Bob. “There’s no name.” In the eyes of the New York DMV, all names seem to hold the same weight.
Recently, the New York DMV began issuing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to immigrants that were marked “no name” rather than displaying traditional names. Reports surfaced from the New York Post on September 30 regarding this policy.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, a Republican, stated that law enforcement had encountered a migrant involved in an attack, leading to the apprehension of over 125 undocumented immigrants. Stitt emphasized that if New York is allowing CDLs to be issued without proper names, it’s concerning, especially for states like Oklahoma, which has its own laws.
If New York is giving out CDLs to illegal immigrants who claim they are “not given names,” that’s their business. However, once they cross into Oklahoma, they must adhere to our laws. Enforcement action along I-40 has already led to the arrest of 125 undocumented immigrants. This helps keep Oklahomans safe.
– Governor Kevin Stitt (@govstitt)
Stitt expressed these thoughts on X, sharing a photo of one of the questionable licenses. He noted that during operations by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), several truck drivers were found to be using these licenses issued by New York, which posed risks to public safety given that they were operating heavy commercial vehicles without the necessary verification.
The New York DMV issued a statement addressing the situation, indicating that the licenses were provided legally under immigration status regulations and met federal guidelines.
The DMV asserted, “This commercial driver’s license was issued according to all proper procedures, including the verification of identity via federally-issued documents.”
It’s straightforward: If you’re driving on our roads, you need to know our laws. I certainly hope the driver can speak English and understand our road signs when operating an 18-wheeler on highways. Oklahoma values law and order.
– Governor Kevin Stitt (@govstitt)
According to the statement from the DMV, it’s important to note that it’s not unusual for individuals from certain countries to have only a single name. Meanwhile, a spokesperson from the New York DMV did not clarify if they were cooperating with the investigation being conducted by Oklahoma.
If this trend endures, it raises questions about how identification is processed at the DMV, particularly regarding the need for a name, gender, or other identifiers such as a photograph, height, or weight.
