January 22, 2025
Digital driving licence launching this year
Digital driving licences will be introduced this year, both here in Ireland and in the UK, by the respective governments.
In Ireland, a new digital wallet will store versions of driver’s licenses and other official documents, such as the age card and birth certs. It will be acceptable to Gardaí.
The UK will introduce a similar initiative with the launch of a virtual wallet and app for services and documents, also including a digital driving licence.
The technology is expected to make use of security features that are built into modern smart phones, including facial recognition checks similar to those used when using a digital bank card.