More than one million Victorians have activated a digital drivers licence on their smartphone since they were launched by the Allan Labor Government in May this year.
Digital drivers licences are convenient and optional, with more than one-in-five eligible licence holders accessing their driver, motorcycle, and heavy vehicle licences safely and securely via the myVicRoads and Service Victoria apps.
Launched 13 weeks ago – tens of thousands of Victorians continue to activate their digital drivers licence each week, with the strong take up expected to continue when digital drivers licences become available for learner and probationary drivers this summer.
Feedback from Victorians has been overwhelmingly positive, with ease of use and convenience being the most common reasons for people embracing the technology.
Digital drivers licences feature a time sensitive unique QR code embedded at the top of the licence, an inbuilt dynamic hologram of the Victorian Coat of Arms, a pull to refresh function, and an ability for the user to select the level of personal information they share on the screen.
Security measures that protect licence holders also provide confidence to authorities and businesses that digital licences are authentic and regularly updated. Digital drivers licences automatically display if a licence is no longer valid but can still be used to prove identity or age for up to two years.
Visit the VicRoads or Service Victoria websites to find out more about the digital drivers licence.
As stated by Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne
“To have this sort of uptake in a period of just 13 weeks is a huge vote of confidence – people like and trust this technology, and we’re looking forward to offering it to drivers on their Ls and Ps this summer.”
As stated by Minister for Government Services Gabrielle Williams
“Victorians are continuing to embrace digital checks and licences, with more than one million Victorians activating their digital drivers licence in just 13 weeks.”
