Digital licence, RC valid for verification

Chandigarh, February 19

Vehicle owners now have an option to carry digital copies of their driving licences (DLs) and vehicle registration certificates (RCs).

Transport Minister Razia Sultana said driving licences and vehicle registration certificates could now be produced through mobile apps mParivahan and DigiLocker during checking. This will spare vehicle owners the hassle of carrying these documents in original.

A letter has been issued by the State Transport Commissioner to all Secretaries of the Punjab State Regional Transport Authorities, SDMs and ADGP (Traffic) to sensitise traffic police officials in this regard, said the minister. Officials have been told that virtual driving licences and vehicle registration certificates on smartphones would be valid for any spot verification.

Sultana directed that the information in this regard be put on notice boards of transport offices in the state to make people aware about the new provision. This would also help curb corruption, she added. — TNS