More than 1.2 million Victorians have activated a digital driver licence on their smartphone since they were launched by the Allan Labor Government in May this year.
Following a successful trial in Ballarat, digital driver licences are now available in the myVicRoads app to all Victorian full licence holders. Drivers can add their digital licence to the Service Victoria app or myVicRoads app on their smartphone.
Feedback from Victorians has been overwhelmingly positive, with ease of use and convenience being the most common reasons for people embracing the technology.
Physical licences will continue to be issued for all Victorian drivers and can continue to be used for identification purposes – the digital driver licence is optional.
The digital driver licence has a highly secure, timed QR code that can be scanned by businesses and other authorities to verify authenticity and prevent fraudulent use. Digital licences also detail when a licence has been cancelled or suspended.
The licences can also be updated in real-time if there are changes to licence conditions or personal information like home addresses.
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne said the government has been working with licenced venues, and licences will now be compatible with major scanning technology – increasing ease of use for both customers and venues across Victoria.
“Approximately 800,000 L and P platers will be able to access their licence on their phone just in time for summer – making it easier for them to go about their lives whether that’s driving around, going to a gig, or collecting a parcel,” Minister Horne said.
“We’ve seen more than 1.2 million Victorians access their licence on their phones since we launched this technology in May, and I’m sure we’ll continue to see a strong take up from our younger drivers.”
Visit the VicRoads or Service Victoria websites to find out more about the digital driver licence.
