Originally Posted by
wphamilton
Is that just a disclaimer, or is there some state that you know of that does require it? I ask because my understanding is that they can't require it, but can otherwise make trouble for you if you don't.
Stop and identify statutes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It doesn't seem like any of the 50 states actually requires to provide an actual ID. According to the wiki, only in Arizona, Indiana, Louisiana, Nevada, and Ohio does the law actually say you are required to verbally identify yourself if stopped. Apparently here in Illinois the police are allowed to "demand" it but the IL Supreme Court ruled that that doesn't obligate one to answer.
Not to say that the State Supreme Court is going to be hanging out behind a bush in case you need them when stopped late at night. Cops have all kinds of ways of making life difficult for someone they deem isn't compliant enough.