Kokua Line: Why does DMV take old license before mailing new one?

Question: When renewing a Hawaii driver’s license, why can’t we keep our old license while we’re waiting for the new plastic license in the mail, which takes weeks? The temporary paper license the DMV issues at renewal isn’t acceptable by the TSA and even an expired plastic license would be (as long as it expired less than a year ago). Besides, a lot of people renew their license well before it expires so there is life left on the old license.

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