Digital driver licences coming to Victoria
Statewide rollout planned for 2024 after pilot trial starting soon in regional VictoriaVictorian motorists will soon have the option to carry a digital driver’s licence on their phone via the Service Victoria app or soon-to-be-launched myVicRoads app.
The state government will launch a pilot program in the regional city of Ballarat in July, ahead of a planned statewide rollout in 2024.
The digital licences will be fully encrypted and updated in real time to reflect a driver’s licence conditions, change of address, status or any other variable metric.
They will also serve as an official form of ID or proof of age when inactive.
In a media release issued by the Victorian minister for roads and road safety, Melissa Horne, the government said the licence has “a highly secure, timed QR code that can be scanned by licence validators such as police, businesses and other authorities to verify authenticity and prevent fraudulent use”.
It said “accessibility and security of personal information is the highest priority” and that during the Ballarat trial feedback will be sought from motorists, retailers, licenced venues, Victoria Police and places where a licence is used as proof of identity.
If all goes according to plan, Victoria will become the third state to introduce digital driver licences behind South Australia and New South Wales.
It’s not yet clear if L and P platers will be eligible for the technology once it’s rolled out officially – they aren’t permitted to take part in the Ballarat trial and must still carry a physical permit/licence card.
“We know Victorians want digital driver licences and that’s why this trial is such a big step before further rollout occurs,” said Minister Horne.
“A digital driver licence will make it easier and more convenient for Victorian motorists and it will help businesses and authorities to verify identity with minimum time and fuss.”
Minister for government services Danny Pearson added: “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.
“We know Victorians are calling out for more cards to be added to the Service Victoria wallet and that is why we are thrilled that the digital driver licence will soon be added.”
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