A smart card driving License (SCDL) is a modern version of a previously existing book-type driving License. This DL resembles your debit or credit card. It is a compact, easy-to-store, durable, and convenient-to-carry version of a booklet DL, which does not get damaged over time.
Define a Smart Card Driving License
- A smart card driving License (SCDL) is a tamper-proof DL in plastic card form with an embedded microprocessor and 64 KB memory chip.
- This memory stores crucial biometric details of the License holder in one single card.
- Biometric data includes blood group, thumb and fingerprint, body markings, retina scan, photographs, signature, and more. The embedded information is stored at the regional transport office’s RTO/ RTA servers.
- Most Indian states issue SCDL, and their RTO department has special software installed on servers that can read embedded information in the SCDL.
- If your residential state has adopted issuing the SCDL, you will receive a smart card format when seeking a new driving License. It is always advisable to visit a state government website or the nearest RTO to get precise information about the SCDL, as it can vary between states.
- The main advantage of the smart card for driving Licenses is that the transport department can securely maintain the data of License holders. It also helps them track and trace any defaulters using their biometric data.
Conclusion
SCDL is a future-proof move by the Indian government to prevent fake driving Licenses. This smart card for driving License positively impacts road safety as the License cannot be tempered, and all the information recorded is safe. Likewise, having a car insurance plan enhances the on-road safety of the driver, providing him/her with financial coverage that can be used to get medically treated in case of an accidental mishap.
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