This Australian state is about to let you drive without a plastic photo licence
Most motorists wouldn’t dream of getting behind the wheel without their trusty driver’s licence, but this piece of plastic may soon be a thing of the past in one Australian state.
The Daily Telegraph reports drivers in NSW will be allowed to carry a digital licence on their smartphone under new laws that could see an end to physical licenses.
The state government is set to introduce legislation to parliament over the next fortnight to put their plans to digitise licences and proof-of-age cards into law.
“Smartphones have become de facto wallets and we’re using cutting-edge technology so that drivers can use a digital licence in everyday scenarios,” NSW Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Dominello said.
The laws will make NSW the first state in Australia where drivers won’t be required to carry a plastic card. During the preliminary stages the smartphone ap will be opt-in only.
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