An electronic driver’s license cannot completely replace a paper document. This was stated by TASS Member of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation and Statebuilding of the Federation Council Alexander Bashkin.
He noted that following the results of the roundtable on digital driver’s license, they decided to recommend the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation to continue work on the development of the “State Services” application. Automatic” makes it possible to submit an electronic license.
“Is it necessary to completely replace the paper driving license with an electronic driving license? “We, together with the experts, have now come to the conclusion that this is not necessary, it is impossible,” the senator explained.
Bashkin listed security and efficiency among the reasons that do not allow to completely get rid of paper driver’s licenses. He noted that the internet is not available everywhere and the phone may die or break down.
Lawyers at the end of November criticized Introduction of electronic driver’s licenses in Russia.
Previously traffic police handle There are constant checks on the roads.