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Undocumented immigrants can now get a driver's license in New York after the Green Light Law is implemented this month. However, authorities worry they do not have the proper training to face the influx of people.

According to Democrat & Chronicle, New York will join 13 other states that will give undocumented immigrants driver's licenses. The law, which has not been taken into effect yet, continues to polarize opinions of the community. The state Department of Motor Vehicles admits they may not have the expertise to handle the incoming requests. However, it is made clear that the DMV will not be making and releasing new licenses. 

"Under the law the Legislature passed, applicants without legal status in the country will be eligible to apply for a standard, non-commercial driver license, which is already available today to citizens and those with legal presence in the U.S," DMV representative Lisa Koumjian claims.

A similar law was passed in Connecticut and the results are encouraging. The number of hit-and-runs declined as well as issuance of driving tickets. 

Those interested in getting a driver's license must first fill out a form then submit it to the DMV office. Passing a written exam is required as well as taking a pre-license course and acing the road test. Applicants are required to present valid IDs, valid documents and valid passport. A valid foreign driver's license within two years is also accepted. However, submitting Social Security number is not required. 

For those wondering if the data collected is safe or not, the Green Light Law bans inquiries about immigration status and sharing of personal information such as birthplace and phone numbers, New York Post reports. 

Worries start piling up as some states have not received the training nor the machines for the rollout of driver's license. Authentication devices have not been delivered to Oswego County and Cayuga County as promised. The machines, as Syracuse.com learns, will be used to help verify passports and foreign driver's license. 

Aside from lack of training and familiarity with the machines, there is also the language barrier as some undocumented immigrants cannot speak English. Oswego County Clerk Michael Backus sent a request to President Donald Trump asking clarifications and seeking validity of the Green Light law. Backus argues that the DMV is not required to share data from undocumented immigrants unless required by the law. 

The federal Department of Justice is allegedly looking into the matter. They are looking if the Green Light law violates anything before its implementation on December 14. DOJ trial attorney Charles Roberts thinks the provision over data sharing could be major points. "The act's disclosure restrictions are wide-reaching and appear aimed at frustrating the federal government's enforcement of the immigration laws," Roberts shared in an interview with Spectrum News. 

The first 13 states will more likely get a test run of the law. If it will bring more good than harm, then it could be implemented nationwide in the future. Right now, questions about its legalities are threatening the Green Light law from being formally implemented. Due to lack of time, confusion and miscommunication are expected to happen. However, if it means safer roads for all, then the law may not seem too bad at all.