![]() “If they happen to seize an ID that is in fact valid and not fictitious, that they could potentially be civilly liable,” Wolf said. Eric Wolf, enforcement commander for the Ohio Investigative Unit who investigates ID fraud, said he would deter bars from confiscating IDs in case they are legitimate because they are considered personal property. Ohio law actually does not require bars to confiscate IDs they suspect are fake. On April 16, Midway bouncers had already collected three fake IDs before 8:30 p.m.: two from out of state and one from Ohio. In fact, it’s more open to loopholes,” he said.Īlthough students may feel comfortable using a fake ID at Midway, Hensley said the bar confiscates about 15-20 fakes per night during non-pandemic times. Hensley said the bar previously used ID scanners to root out fakes but stopped the practice since many fake IDs scan nowadays. He said new door guys also spend a minimum of two to three shifts with a seasoned bouncer to learn how to properly check IDs.Īpart from looking at the ID with a plain eye, bouncers at Midway may use UV flashlights that shine distinctively through a fake ID. Ryan Hensley, a manager at Midway, said bouncers undergo two types of training.įirst, they are trained using an “ID book” that serves as a guide for telltale signs of an illegitimate ID such as being able to bend the card. Midway, which students rated the second-best place to use a fake ID, has a few different ways to check for fake IDs at the door. In general, he said “cheaper” bars are more likely to accept a fake ID. He said Bulls, a nickname for Bullwinkles, Midway, The Library Bar and Threes Above High are known for leniency, whereas Ethyl & Tank and Leo’s on the Alley are more strict. ![]() The student said he never had his fake ID rejected at a campus-area bar or store. Similar whispers clue newcomers into which campus-area bars are most accepting of fake IDs.Īrmed with a fake ID, students must then determine which bars or stores are least likely to challenge it. When freshmen arrive at Ohio State, word on the street - or in the dorms - distinguishes which dining halls have the best ice cream from those that might give you food poisoning.
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