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The Sydney Morning Herald reports that two Australian States now allow citizens to choose to have a licence issued in digital format and have it displayed on their smartphones.
New South Wales citizens are now finally able to display their driver's licence on their phones and use it as a form of ID at licenced premises.
But if you have a cracked screen, it may not get accepted because a clear screen is required for it to be used as valid ID; your phone must also be fully charged so that you can show your licence.
[...] The Service NSW app, which enables people to display their ID on iPhone and Android smartphones, was updated about 12pm on Monday for all NSW citizens to add their driver's licence.
Until now, only about 20,000 citizens in trial areas that included Sydney's eastern suburbs, Albury, and Dubbo were able to make use of a digital driver's licence.
[...] "Always carry your plastic card if you know you're going to need your driver licence, or if you plan to travel interstate. Ensure your phone screen is not cracked and your phone is charged," Service NSW warns. "It ... may take some time before all organisations will be ready to accept" the digital app.
While the licence is expected to be accepted at most venues, the state government is reminding people to still carry their plastic card "to avoid inconvenience", as some venues in NSW or other states and countries may not accept it as a valid form of ID.It's also reminding people to not use their phones while driving or riding when asked for ID and that you do not have to hand over your unlocked phone in order for it to be verified by people such as security guards or police officers.
"You don't have to hand over your phone. You may be asked to refresh your licence, by pulling down and releasing," the Service NSW app says.
Anyone want to put more information on their phone?
(Score: 3, Informative) by pkrasimirov on Tuesday October 29 2019, @09:41AM (4 children)
I've heard this is how the (Belgium? Dutch? Denmark? I forgot) undercover police works when they want someone's phone unlocked. Walking next to the target, a simple text message makes the victim to take their phone and usually unlock it, then they just grab it out of their hands. I'm not exactly sure what wording in the law makes this legal.
(Score: 2) by Mojibake Tengu on Tuesday October 29 2019, @10:20AM (2 children)
They cannot get unlocked anything if you read that message on a wrist watch, for it locks down again when removed from wrist if configured properly. I myself use large forearm leather braces for my own wearable electronics constructions, for a good reason. Yes, some of those cosplay tough cow leather archery protectors as a platform base. But what I observed from several interactions with officials, including police officers, communication significantly improved even when I wear a primitive Apple Watch, for they are instructed they may be recorded at any time. And of course, in certain quarters of certain cities, just carrying a phone openly in hand is like flytrap for troubles.
Respect Authorities. Know your social status. Woke responsibly.
(Score: -1, Flamebait) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday October 29 2019, @11:50AM (1 child)
Like in Londontown where a muzzie is likely to speed by on a stolen bike to flog it from your hand?
(Score: -1, Offtopic) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday October 30 2019, @02:16AM
https://abcnews.go.com/International/moped-gangs-terrorize-london-50000-crimes-year-police/story?id=51310899 [go.com]
Moped gangs terrorize London in about 50,000 crimes per year, police say
Mobile gangs using mostly stolen mopeds and scooters have been terrorizing London, committing robberies and attacks on people walking along city streets, police say.
London’s Metropolitan police say that up to 50,000 crimes have been committed a year by mobs on these vehicles; about 1,500 mopeds or scooters are stolen and 2,500 thefts carried out on them every month.
“This is becoming out of control in London and it is spreading to other towns,” Ken Marsh of the Metropolitan Police Federation told Sky News.
The two-wheeled vehicles are agile and enable criminals to easily smash and grab items from victims. Many times, they mount sidewalks to grab items from pedestrians, then make quick getaways.
(Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday October 30 2019, @03:44AM
The Pluck Lock app can prevent this. It uses the accelerometer to sense sudden movements and instantly locks the screen. Works great, and the sensitivity is adjustable.
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/xyz.iridiumion.plucklockex/ [f-droid.org]