Washington Pushing RFID License Plates

The state’s upcoming alternative “enhanced” driver’s license — which Washington residents will be able to use for crossing the Canadian border in lieu of a passport — is necessary to boost security while preserving the cross-border flow of trade and tourism, Gov. Chris Gregoire said Friday.

This might sound like a good idea, but I can’t help be a little annoyed by it. The article primarily mentions the ease of crossing the border with this system, but it also opens the door to being tracked wherever you drive. This is already popular overseas, so with Washtington leading the way over here, it may spread quickly.

Source: Seattle Pi