Senators reject national license

COLUMBIA — South Carolina would reject a federal call for a national driver's license under a proposal senators agreed to Thursday.

Complying with the federal Real ID Act of 2005 would cost the state $25 million to start, then $11 million a year. Also, lines at Department of Motor Vehicles offices could be hours long, as all drivers would be required to show up in person for a new license, according to state officials.

Under the approved bill, South Carolina would refuse to participate in the program, which also would link states' record-keeping systems to national databases.

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