tiredofspam nospam.nospam.com wrote in
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Note that now the US is the only country where you can walk on the
street and not have to be able to prove your identity to an agent of
the authorities, unless there is reasonable suspicion you have done
something unlawful. Until a few years ago that could be said of the
Netherlands as well, but they complied with EU regulations, and now
you have to have identity papers on you. Not sure what exactly is
required over there as a minimum.

Han,

At what age are you required to start carrying papers?

Sorry, I have no idea. I left Holland in 1969. Visiting since then quite
often, but no need for new Dutch papers anymore. It doesn't answer your
question, but at 16 you'd need papers to ride a moped, and at 18 to drive a
car or motorcycle.

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Best regards
Han
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