[the-dude]

The Netherlands has schizophrenic identity laws, a classic Dutch compromise ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polder_model ).

The schizo thing : you are not required to carry ID, but you are required to show it upon request.

The circumstances in which it can be lawfully requested are somewhat limited.

You can be fined for not complying, which I was because I refused to show it.