the united kingdom later this year, along with a government-issued digital wallet. This will allow people to “easily prove their age when purchasing age-restricted items online and in person.” Obviously, it will also demonstrate a person's right to drive.
This will be one of the first digital documents available through the GOV.UK digital wallet, which will also launch later this year. The wallet will also house documents such as veterans cards, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and “any other government-issued credentials.” However, many of these digital versions will not be available until late 2027.
The technology takes advantage of the security features of modern smartphones to improve privacy. Documents will not be opened without facial recognition verification. The government says this will make digital documents more secure, “even if a device is lost.” We'll have to see how that plays out.
There will also be a way for users to hide certain information when displaying the digital license. <a target="_blank" data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.topgear.com/car-news/tech/uk-drivers-get-ready-digital-driving-licences” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank” data-ylk=”slk:Top Gear has reported that;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas” class=”link “>For example, technology will allow people to hide their home addresses when paying for things.
The best part? This is a voluntary technology. Traditional physical documents will still be available, in case you mind having official IDs on your phone. UK citizens can now apply for a license online using a stored digital photograph and pay road taxes.
Digital driver's licenses are nothing new. Many countries already use them, including Australia, Denmark, Iceland and Norway. Even some US states, such as and, have made use of the technology.
