Digital Driver’s Licenses and QR Certification in Europe and Beyond
Following the implementation of the STS, issuing a driver’s license in electronic form became possible. The Gosuslugi.Auto app received an update on November 10, enabling drivers to download a complete digital copy of their certificate or a QR code to show to the inspector. The user is nevertheless warned that a traffic police inspector may require the standard, non-digital certificate for verification if requested.
Reports indicate that the head of the traffic police, Mikhail Chernikov, stated as early as July that clarifications had already been sent to workers noting that a QR code is equivalent to a full paper document. However, since QR codes are not referenced in the official traffic regulations, officers can legally require drivers to present ordinary, non-electronic documents when needed. The path to full legalization of electronic CTCs and driver’s licenses is tied to upcoming changes in traffic rules, which are set to take effect next March.
Requires 7,000 tires in popular sizes
Public order and medical response hinge on proper mobility. Without tires, emergency services risk delays in reaching those in need, and the ability to provide care can be compromised. In response, the initiative “Behind the Wheel,” in collaboration with the Popular Front, has begun a fundraising effort. The goal is to secure tires for vehicles used by the People’s Police, the operational services of the LPR and DPR, ambulances, emergency services units, humanitarian aid transports in Donbass, and other essential equipment. People can contribute through the dedicated collection page [Citation: Kommersant, statement by Mikhail Chernikov and related coverage].