Should driver licenses be offered to non-citizens in the U.S.?

Asked by KTVZ

1,509 Votes

Should driver licenses be offered to non-citizens in the U.S.?

18%

Yes, if they pass. Yes, if they pass.

82%

No, citizens only. No, citizens only.

18%

Yes, if they pass.

If someone is visiting or just moved to the U.S., isn't a criminal and can pass a U.S. driving test, then why not?

If someone is visiting or just moved to the U.S., isn't a criminal and can pass a U.S. driving test, then why not? Show Less

5 Comments

Ka San

Agree with previous comment. Just because people are "non-citizens," doesn't mean they are illegals. They may be here on a work visa and should be able to legally drive.

Cynde Magidson

Non-citizens does not mean those that entered illegally. People here on legal work visas should be able to get a license. Not those who are her by sneaking across the border.

Reana Canales

Only racists have been disagreeing with this side so far... p.s there are hundreds of different languages in this world... maybe you should start learning spanish like mexicans have learned english...

Ben Wiborg

If they can prove that they understand the rules and regulations, they can get a 30 day permit, and will need to be renewed after that time.

Mark Tyson

Yes

82%

No, citizens only.

It's a privilege that should be reserved for citizens. Everyone else can take public transit or use a ride service.

It's a privilege that should be reserved for citizens. Everyone else can take public transit or use a ride service. Show Less

34 Comments

GT Thomas

They are Illegals. Why would anyone want this as they already broke our laws.

Bob Dicato

citizens only and should read and understand English

Jessica Ann Squier

Driving is a privilage granted to law abiding citizens. It is not a right everyone is entitled to. In addition, citizens pay taxes for maintaining roads.

Louise Baker

It is rediculous that a non citizen should be given any rights. Rights are for citizens who have done the work & deserve them.

Pam W

Once we voted it out and the second time we had it appealed. What does that tell you! Illegal immigrants lawfully do NOT have any rights in America....PERIOD!! It is ILLEGAL for them to be here as is.

Rod Blower

We voted this down in 2013 by a large margin. The legislature must think we're stupid, to keep bringing this up. The only reason they want it, is because it makes it easier for them to vote illegal

Pennie Day Holiday

Legal Citizens only. Deport illegals now. Tired of my tax dollars gone to the illegals

Carol Jocelyn

We have laws for protection of our citizens! Illegals are NOT citizens! Come here legally, then enjoy our freedoms! Not reward them! 😡😡

Mark

They can have international drivers licenses like they require us to have in all other countries.

Elizabeth Nichols

They were given these to undermine the voting process. Foreign interference in American elections.

S C

Come on now very stupid question NO WAY,

Felix Pressler

None citizens without a GREEN CARD, NO; if they have one they are permanent residents & should get driver license. Many illegals don't carry insurance, and in an accident the victims, us, suffer

John Philo

The voters said NO by 2 to 1. The Democrats are subverting the will of the people just like a dictatorship.

Teri Williams

It's only offered to make it easier for illegal voting.

Rodd Clark

Only citizens and legal residents/visitors.

Gramma Jean

Illegals with drivers licenses are then qualified to vote in Oregon. This is unacceptable.

Pat Ryan

In Oregon this is how you register to vote. Non-Citizens should not be voting in Oregon or any other state.

Peggy McGuire Chambers

THEY SHOULD HAVE TO BE HERE LEGALLY TO GET A DRIVERS LICENSE.

Kim Varner

First line in the drivers handbook says that driving is a privilege not a right and at anytime that privilege can be revoked if you fail to follow the laws of the road. Illegals can take the bus!

Martha Gerlicher

A legal driver's license is a HUGE privilege only US citizens should be entitled too, period.

Ronnie Daniels

Why do we have to violate the will of the peoples vote with these unlawful invadess? How much more do we have to tolerate from the far lleft. PERS is eating funds fos schools and roads not licenses

Pam W

Why would we give ID to someone that is in our Country ILLEGALLY? We have immigration laws, follow them!!

Richard Dillard

they are not here legally so they should not get anything that legal citizens get.

Tim Griggs

If they are here illegally then no they shouldnt be given a license. That's just a way to enable them to come here more than they already are. Absolutely NO

Misty Cram

If the individual is illegally in this country they should not have a valid license. They should not be here or driving here. Not paying taxes = no privileges = illegal

Elisha N Chad Gassner

Illegal immigrants should not be able to get a license in our country if they're not even legally supposed to be here! This shouldn't even be a question...

Bar Lee Setters

No, They have already broken the law! Our state registers every person over the age of 18 to vote up on being issued a driver's license and this could lead to a gateway of illegal voting!

Dale Minnick

What part of ILLEGAL do you people not understand?

Tracie Layman

Legal non-citizens, and there are many, should be able to get a license. Illegal immigrants should not. There is a big difference.

Latterdaysaint

They already break the law

DDD Lewis

Legal citizens have to show 5 pieces of ID to renew their license. I witnessed two to four times per day illegals running stop signs along highway 97 and feather road in Crook and Jefferson counties.

Ronald H. Wieglenda

Yes they need to pass are driving test before driving, but get a work permit before coming & then they will be here legally. Breaking the law is breaking the law. Should be no confusion when time to t