BLAINE, Wash. (AP) — It soon should be easier for motorists with an enhanced driver license to pass through Peace Arch border crossing at Blaine.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection opens a “ready lane” on Monday to expedite travelers with radio frequency identification (RFID) documents.
In addition to the Washington enhanced driver license, they include the NEXUS card, new permanent resident card and U.S. passport card.
Customs and Border Protection spokesman Thomas Schreiber says the ready lane should be 10-to-15 seconds faster per car, which can make a big difference over time in a line of traffic.
The agency is demonstrating the ready lane Thursday. It goes into operation Monday.
