Driving licenses and vehicle registration certificates in Delhi will soon be equipped with QR codes to allow information to be linked and validated with Sarathi and Vahan web-based databases.
“The new driving license will have an advanced microchip with features like Quick Response (QR) code and Near Field Communication (NFC). The new RC will have the owner’s name on the front while the microchip and QR code will be embedded on the back of the card,” said a statement issued by the government.
The QR code, the government said, will completely do away with the need for any manual intervention.
“QR code also has an added benefit of acting as a security feature on smart cards. Once the smart card of the driver/owner is impounded, the department will be able to retain the records of the license holder up to 10 years and fine on the vehicle database. The new DLs will also help the government in maintaining records of disabled drivers, any modifications made to vehicles, emission norms and declaration of organ donation of the individual, the statement said.
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