In today’s age, most paper documents have gone digital, including proof of car insurance. One thing that has remained a physical requirement in Florida, however, is the driver’s license. This may change next year thanks to a pilot program spearheaded by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Florida may become the first state to boast a digital driver’s license.
Should the pilot program go as planned, drivers would have the option of applying for their physical license as well as a digital copy they can access via their smartphone or tablet. The program has already received thumbs up from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators which oversees motor vehicle departments through the United States as well as the International Organization for Standardization. This means motorists would be able to use their digital license to identify them domestically or internationally.
The digital license would include the same information found on the physical copy including driving restrictions. However, users would have the flexibility to reveal only certain personal information. Since the phone wouldn’t leave the person’s hands, they could, for example, only reveal their birthdate to confirm they are legally an adult or can legally drink.
The pilot program kicks off in December. To read more, visit https://www.tampabay.com/news/transportation/2020/10/18/florida-hopes-to-offer-smartphone-based-drivers-license-by-2021/.
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