What are the features of an electronic driver's license?
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Electronic driver's licenses have three features: uniformity, real-time capability, and security. The application of electronic driver's licenses will achieve 'three conveniences': First, convenient application: Drivers in three pilot cities can log in to their personal accounts on the 'Traffic Management 12123' App to obtain an electronic driver's license. When applying, the driver's license should be valid, and applicants must submit their electronic ID photo taken within the last six months. Second, convenient display: Electronic driver's licenses can be used in various scenarios such as law enforcement management and public services. Drivers can log in to the 'Traffic Management 12123' App to query and display their electronic driver's license in real-time. The generated electronic driver's license on the App can also be used offline. Third, convenient use: When handling traffic management affairs, driving, or renting vehicles, public security traffic management departments and related industries can verify the electronic driver's license online. During law enforcement inspections, for drivers presenting an electronic driver's license, public security traffic management departments will no longer check the paper driver's license, instead verifying the driver's license information online through law enforcement terminals.
I mostly drive in the city, and the electronic driver's license is super convenient. Take commuting for example—I used to always forget my physical card and would panic when checked. Now, I just whip out my phone, open the app, and show the QR code to the traffic police—done in seconds. No worries about losing or damaging the card, and the system updates info in real time, with the same legal validity as the physical version. Plus, when traveling, like checking into hotels or refueling, I can just show the digital version, saving me from rummaging for my ID. It aligns perfectly with the smart city trend, cutting paper waste and supporting green travel—efficiency skyrockets. Honestly, using it makes daily life feel smoother.