Motorists 'could show driving licence on smartphone' from 2018

Former_MSE_Faye · 31 March 2017 at 9:53AM

The DVLA is developing a new digital service which will let you share your licence data with 'trusted' third parties...

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Motorists 'could show driving licence on smartphone' from 2018

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AdrianC · 31 March 2017 at 10:13AM

So, basically, exactly what you can do now so long as you know three basic pieces of information?
https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence

Car_54 · 31 March 2017 at 11:19AM

AdrianC wrote: »

So, basically, exactly what you can do now so long as you know three basic pieces of information?
https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence

If I understand it correctly, the new service will provide proof of identity, not just entitlement.

[Deleted User] · 31 March 2017 at 11:31AM

"Trusted third parties" sounds more like any company who will pay our fees just like the vehicle registry.

konark · 31 March 2017 at 4:46PM

Turn the engine off first before showing the police your licence on the phone or you'll get 6 points and a fine.

Motorists 'could show driving licence on smartphone' from 2018

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