Edition 62, November 2008

QLD close to new driver's licence system

Legislation has been introduced into Queensland Parliament to clear the way for a new smartcard driver's licence.

The new driver's licence will have higher security and better protection against identity fraud than the now-outdated laminated cards.

The new licence is still being developed but it will be plastic, credit card-sized, and embedded with a computer chip.

It will replace the current laminated card which has been used in Queensland for nearly 20 years.

As with the current laminated licence, the new licence will feature an image of the motorist and their signature, but by using improved technology, the photograph and signature will be digital - making it much harder to fake.

Along with the new driver's licence, the cards will also be introduced for Adult Proof of Age cards (formerly the 18 plus card), driver authorisations for passenger transport, and a variety of licensing industry authorisations.

Information to appear on the new licence will include the licence number, class, expiry date, name, date of birth, gender and height.

The licensees address will not be shown. Instead it will be stored electronically on the smart chip.

For more information visit www.transport.qld.gov.au/home/Licensing/New_qld_smartcard_driver_licence

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