[COMING SOON] Digital Driver Licenses

This will be another problem when people leave their valid hard copy License home at the international borders and are refused admission or exit out of the USA!!! Even a damaged internationally accepted license causes problems as I have seen when a friend was detained at the border of Canada because his license was not readable by the Canadian Customs dept. and then when he returned US Customs did not want him back into the USA
Not a good idea having something easily hacked even when it is claimed to not be easy to hack.

"A one-time QR code is generated on the licensee’s phone screen and is captured by the phone camera of the verifying party. Data does not pass through WiFi or Bluetooth networks where it might be intercepted." How does the Verifier (ie. a cop on car or foot patrol) 'translate' the QR code without using a network (eg. cell or WiFi)?

Too easy for a younger sibling (or other person) who looks like you to use to buy alcohol or cigarettes, etc - either using it with your permission or if they happen to know what your passcode is.

Also if you use it with law enforcement, would they have access to other information on your phone?

Thanks for the info, Bob. You are so good at keeping your web readers informed about the latest tech,
I love my Samsung Note 8, but it will not become my drivers' license. However, I wish good luck to all those willing to give it a try.

I would avoid it as long as possible. Tech is a tool. Like a hammer, it can have good uses and in the wrong hands it be used as a weapon.

I work in a tech based retail store. I’m amazed at how many people store their credit cards on phones or smart watches to use for payment.

If I bring up the subject of credit cards being compromised, I don’t recall a time when a person hasn’t said they’ve had to have their credit card replaced because their issuer asked them if they were purchasing x,y,z in a different state or country. While I am always happy to hear credit card companies noticing these things and taking care of it, it’s interesting how people, myself included, start to think that’s just a normal thing to go through. My wife and I have had different cards issued a few times. Anyway, possibly forgetting to have a point here except that’s credit card companies. Will state governments put that much effort, $, resources into making sure IDs are not compromised and if they are, who’s responsibility will it be to pay for those resources? Our state has had enough trouble just keeping up with the run of the mill projects already in force.

Unfortunately, if something can be done, it seems people believe it must be done and worry about the funding and security when we get there. Sorry for cynicism but guessing I’m in good company here. LOL

What's the difference if I just take a picture of my driver's license with my cell phone.
They just don't make their $5.99.

Gosh, with all the data thief going on don't ya think it might get hacked and used as identity thief... no thank you!

Ya wright, and nothing will ever go wrong with a driverless car either!

I'm not surprised the paranoid contingent that seems so well represented on this email list is out in force, but it sounds like a good idea that could easily be done well.

I already use my iPhone to breeze through airport check in, TSA precheck with my Known Traveler Number as well as Mobile Pass to get me through Customs with minimal hassle and excellent speed.

I particularly like the VerifyYou feature that could also help people selling personal items to strangers with checks or even credit cards if one uses Square or the like.

I probably would use Apple Pay or the equivalent, but I just haven't bothered to set it up.

I'm not surprised the paranoid contingent that seems so well represented on this email list is out in force, but it sounds like a good idea that could easily be done well.

I already use my iPhone to breeze through airport check in, TSA precheck with my Known Traveler Number as well as Mobile Pass to get me through Customs with minimal hassle and excellent speed.

I particularly like the VerifyYou feature that could also help people selling personal items to strangers with checks or even credit cards if one uses Square or the like.

I probably would use Apple Pay or the equivalent, but I just haven't bothered to set it up.

Russians will hack it. 146% guarantee.

"This could be a rare example of government regulation done right."

Not thrilled. As I understand, you still need old fashion DL. So, government found a way to charge twice for the same document. I bet pretty soon it will be mandatory. I don't feel it was done right. From government's point of view - possible, but not from mine.

It won't work in Australia because when you move from one state or territory to another, you have to surrender your existing licence and get a new one for the new state. People who are disqualified from driving in one state could produce a DL from another as it would be difficult for authorities to guarantee an old licence was deleted. However, I keep a copy of my DL and other cards in Stocard, an app that comes with iPhones. I've never had to produce it to police, but I use it at post officea for identification when picking up a parcel.

So, a picture on a "smart" phone is harder to forge than a hologram embedded plastic licence card ???? I don't think so!

Let's just keep it like it's always been, shall we, and dispense with all this nonsensical rubbish.

I am sure that I would prefer a digital exam from my proctologist over a digital driver's license. Another bad idea whose time has come. Things like this make me glad that I am old. Thank you for helping me be content with my age, Bob. Love your emails.

Awww c'mon lets go one better... do barcode tats...or microchip implants :) ...'n dont forget to incl. my blood type :)

Wow! So many skeptics. Personally, I'm liking the idea. I'm 65 years of age and I'm embracing modern technology at least until it proves to be a sinker. Having said that I think I'll find a comfortable seat and watch how it plays out before I test the water.

Believe it or not, Alabama has had this for at least 5 years. It is only available if you renew online. It will add itself into your apple wallet (sorry, its not available for Android).

Hopefully this won't become a requirement everywhere. What will people like me do who don't have a cell or smart phone.

Consider that once you give your cell phone to a police officer he or she can download everything from your phone. Do you have any photos that you do not want to share? The police will say that the driver consented to the download of their phone. Who will the judge believe when you say you did not consent?