Under 30

[Steve]

It appears with the new tobacco rules starting today, Tesco has launched a new initiative on age restricted products.

To purchase alcohol and cigarettes, and other 18 restricted items, if you look UNDER THIRTY years of age, you will be asked for ID in a Tesco store.

Personally I think this is a wise move by Tesco, since they have the clout and critical mass to implement this across the country. It was bound to happen sooner of later, and many states in America have similar rules. Tesco have been brave, and it will pay off for everyone in the long run.


Any opinions of this decision?

 

[markie]

Under 30 mmmmmmmmmm I better keep ID on me then

 

[RF Lighting]

Seems a good idea to me

Anyone who is genuinly old enough shouldn't have any quarms about proving it. I'm happy to do so if it makes it more difficult for kids to get their hands on cigarettes / alcohol.

 

[tim west]

Seems a good idea to me

Anyone who is genuinly old enough shouldn't have any quarms about proving it. I'm happy to do so if it makes it more difficult for kids to get their hands on cigarettes / alcohol.

unless it means that they have to purchase a proof of age, maybe they dont drive and have a license? I can see it peeing a lot of people off

 

[Tim 77]

I turned 30 back in June, haven't been Id'd in years

 

[Thermo]

blimey crafty your in trouble then

 

[Steve]

I have ID thanks.

 

[tim west]

School bus pass? hope this doesn't get deleted

 

[Thermo]

I have ID thanks.

no real id not what you bought off the internet!

 

[RF Lighting]

I have ID thanks.

 

[Richardp]

Its flipping ageism!

 

[tim west]

Its flipping ageism!

we're talking id's to prove you're old enough not old age bus passes

 

[Richardp]

well if they don't ask me for my id I'll sue

 

[tim west]

well if they don't ask me for my id I'll sue

Im sure the OAP bus pass will do

 

[Steve]

I should have known this would degenerate into ageism towards me. I have a full UK drivers licence, and have held it for nearly 4 years.