National Parks Now Warn Visitors Against Altering Passes, Risking Voided Tickets
The US Department of the Interior has issued new guidelines for the America the Beautiful pass, stating that any alteration - including covering President Trump's face on passes with stickers - can render the ticket void.
According to a report by SFGATE, the updated policy comes as some visitors have been planning to cover Trump's image, which is set to appear on passes starting January 1. The Department of the Interior has clarified that altering passes in any way is considered defacement and therefore invalidates them.
The news may come as a surprise to park-goers who have previously covered up stickers or altered passes with temporary solutions, only to be accepted by park staff without issue. However, according to park insiders, staff will now exercise discretion when it comes to accepting altered passes, so long as security features remain visible.
If an altered pass is presented to staff, visitors may be asked to remove the sticker or purchase a day pass or replacement ticket, in line with the policy's intention to prevent fraud and ensure that important information remains accessible.
The US Department of the Interior has issued new guidelines for the America the Beautiful pass, stating that any alteration - including covering President Trump's face on passes with stickers - can render the ticket void.
According to a report by SFGATE, the updated policy comes as some visitors have been planning to cover Trump's image, which is set to appear on passes starting January 1. The Department of the Interior has clarified that altering passes in any way is considered defacement and therefore invalidates them.
The news may come as a surprise to park-goers who have previously covered up stickers or altered passes with temporary solutions, only to be accepted by park staff without issue. However, according to park insiders, staff will now exercise discretion when it comes to accepting altered passes, so long as security features remain visible.
If an altered pass is presented to staff, visitors may be asked to remove the sticker or purchase a day pass or replacement ticket, in line with the policy's intention to prevent fraud and ensure that important information remains accessible.
I'm not surprised they're cracking down on this, but it's still kinda lame 
Like, come on, if you wanna be a rebel, use a Sharpie or something, don't go all out and void your ticket 
But seriously, can't we just keep it civil and not risk getting caught up in this drama? 
. Like, its not like its gonna change the beauty of nature or anything 
. But seriously, defacing a pass is just not cool, its gonna cost u more money in the end 
. I mean, who wants to pay for a day pass or replacement ticket when u can just be respectful? 
. Plus, security features are there for a reason, so lets all just follow the rules and keep things legit 
. No need to risk voiding ur ticket, thats just frustrating 
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. But now it's official, no more sticker tricks! And honestly, can't say I blame them, security features are there for a reason 
), it's just about keeping things legit and making sure people follow the rules 
. So yeah, from now on, if you wanna visit those parks, get a fresh pass or pay up, no sneaky stickers allowed! 
anyhoo, i guess this means some ppl will have to shell out extra cash for day passes instead of just winging it and hoping no one notices 
, you guys! I know some of us have been feelin' like we're stuck in a time warp, but coverin' up Trump's face on passes with stickers? That's just not cool 
. I mean, I get it, not everyone is on the same page, but now they're makin' it official that any alteration can void your ticket 
. It's like, if you wanna be part of this whole national park thing, follow the rules, ya know? Don't try to get sneaky with stickers or tape, 'cause staff will catch on 
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i mean, park staff got better things 2 do dan wrteln tickets all day. alr8d, gotta say, some ppl r really creative w/ stickers & stuff 
. And now they're gonna void whole tickets over it? That's crazy talk! I mean, I guess some ppl might think it's funny or whatever, but come on... can't we all just get along and respect each other's differences 
? And what's next, are they gonna start checking passes for glitter or something? 
. And honestly, who needs stickers or temporary fixes anyway? It's all about keeping it authentic (and ticket-valid) 
. I get it, some people might wanna cover up the Trump image, but honestly, it's not worth risking a voided ticket 
. I think the new guidelines are a good idea, tho - it's all about preserving the security features and preventing fraud 
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. But I guess now they'll just have to deal with staff asking them to remove the stickers or buy a new pass 
i mean, its just a pic on a pass. but hey, if u wanna cover it up with a sticker, thats ur prerogative, jus dont be surprised wen u get denied entry or whatever 
It's just gonna be a hassle for some people. And honestly, who thought it was a good idea to put his face on these tickets in the first place? 
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so we all know what we're dealing with. But I guess that's not how it works in the US of A... yet 
. What's next? Covering up the faces of past presidents or something? 
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