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Condor Ferries has said all passengers will need to have photographic ID to sail on all domestic services from early next year, but it's nothing to do with Brexit.
The ferry firm said it's just about adopting best practice, and to make sure they're in line with international standards before mandatory ID becomes a regulatory requirement at the end of 2019.
Paul Luxon, Condor’s CEO, said the change will be enforced from March, but they're going to have a "light touch" system in place from February.
"We have to introduce ID on all routes at the end of next year anyway so are looking to be ahead of the curve," he said.
"Adopting a consistent approach to working with all passengers is right and it is normal these days for everyone to be carrying some proof around with them.
"The States of Jersey and States of Guernsey would like to see mandatory ID and we are also mindful of any potential impact on the common travel area so have taken time to evaluate its introduction."
Pictured: A Guernsey Passport is just one form of photo ID that will be accepted.
The 'light touch' introduction of the new rules will start on 1 February, with Condor encouraging all passengers travelling between Guernsey, Jersey, Poole and Portsmouth to present photo ID as a foot passenger or with their vehicle.
Acceptable forms will include a valid or recently expired passport, driving licence or national identity card, along with a wide variety of other options:
Pictured: Condor CEO Paul Luxon.
"We recognise it may take a little time for everyone to get accustomed so will take a ‘light touch’ for the first month and ensure this is communicated as widely as possible before and at the time of travel," said Mr Luxon.
From 1 March 2019, the change will be enforced for all passengers though.
Pictured top: Condor Ferries will require photo ID from all passengers travelling on domestic services from early next year.
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