Digital driver licences are on the way for Victoria, with a trial beginning next month before a statewide roll out by 2024.
Motorists will have the choice to store a secure digital version of their driver licence in the Service Victoria app or the upcoming my VicRoads app, with licence information able to be updated in real time and a timed QR code available to verify authenticity and prevent fraudulent use.
Digital licences will also automatically reveal if a licence has been revoked or suspended but will still be available for use to prove identity or age.
Minister for Government Services Danny Pearson said the trial was an important first step in improving licence technology.
“This is world-class technology – the digital driver licence has a constantly refreshed unique QR code and the customer has control over the level of personal information shared,” he said.
Next month’s trial will be open to full licence holders in Ballarat, with feedback to be sought from motorists, retailers, licensed venues, police and places where a licence is used as proof of identity.
