Travelers weigh in on REAL ID rollout after 2005 law finally takes effect: ‘I think it's important'

Many travelers preparing for their flights at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport told Fox News Digital that the government effectively notified Americans about the REAL ID law that took effect on May 7, with many adding that the new requirement bolsters safety. 

"I think they did a great job of letting people know… and I think it's important, because we need to make sure that everyone's got correct identification," said one man who spoke to Fox News Digital from the terminal. 

"I think that the government did a really good job of informing the public that it's needed. I see it everywhere," another man said. 

The REAL ID laws took effect on May 7, though the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced ahead of Wednesday that Americans who lack the new ID will still be ab...