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'Law' for suitcase locks when travelling to the US
I've just been told that by law, you cannot have a lock on your suitcase when travelling to the US. Is this true?
If so, can anyone point me in the direction of this piece of law please?
I've done some pretty indepth research on US travel and I have never come across this
If so, can anyone point me in the direction of this piece of law please?
I've done some pretty indepth research on US travel and I have never come across this
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I't's not so much a law as advice.
If your case is locked US security officials reserve the right to force the case open (in your absence) to check it. (Though whenever it's happened to me they've been able to pick the lock). They leave a note inside to say they've done so.
If you have a TSA approved lock they have a master key or whatever to open it without damage.
Google TSA locks for more info
If your case is locked US security officials reserve the right to force the case open (in your absence) to check it. (Though whenever it's happened to me they've been able to pick the lock). They leave a note inside to say they've done so.
If you have a TSA approved lock they have a master key or whatever to open it without damage.
Google TSA locks for more info
From the US embassy website:
"Is it correct that I should not lock my luggage?
In some cases screeners will have to open your baggage as part of the screening process. If your bag is unlocked then a Transport and Security Administration (TSA) screener will simply open and screen the baggage. However, if you decide to lock your checked baggage and TSA cannot open your checked baggage through other means, then the locks may have to be broken. TSA is not liable for damage caused to locked bags that must be opened for security purposes.
TSA suggests that you help prevent the need to break your locks by using a TSA recognized locking mechanism. These "special" locks can be opened by TSA using tools provided to us by the luggage industry members. You may wish to visit the TSA website www.tsa.gov for further information."
Source:
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/faqs/faq_visa_niv.html#niv066
Chris
"Is it correct that I should not lock my luggage?
In some cases screeners will have to open your baggage as part of the screening process. If your bag is unlocked then a Transport and Security Administration (TSA) screener will simply open and screen the baggage. However, if you decide to lock your checked baggage and TSA cannot open your checked baggage through other means, then the locks may have to be broken. TSA is not liable for damage caused to locked bags that must be opened for security purposes.
TSA suggests that you help prevent the need to break your locks by using a TSA recognized locking mechanism. These "special" locks can be opened by TSA using tools provided to us by the luggage industry members. You may wish to visit the TSA website www.tsa.gov for further information."
Source:
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/faqs/faq_visa_niv.html#niv066
Chris
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