The Russian government outlines plans to offer driver licenses and OSAGO policies as QR codes in the Gosuslugi Avto app
The Russian ministries responsible for digital governance and internal affairs have announced an initiative to provide driver’s licenses and OSAGO insurance policies in the form of QR codes within the State Services Automobile mobile application. The information comes from the press service of the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation. of Digital Development.
Officials say the rollout will begin with the delivery of driver’s licenses and OSAGO documents as QR codes inside the Gosuslugi Avto app. The new service design and the review of regulatory actions are currently under way, and work continues to align technical capabilities with legal requirements. of Digital Development.
The Gosuslugi Avto application was launched in September 2021 by the Ministry of Digital Development and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Its primary purpose has been to allow users to download and carry a digital version of vehicle registration certificates (STS) and, when needed, show it to traffic authorities as a QR code. of Digital Development.
Earlier, the ministries mentioned that updates to traffic enforcement technology are being advanced. A new state standard has been created to govern video recording systems for traffic violations, including the capacity to recognize reverse license plates on cars and motorcycles. This development signals broader efforts to integrate digital verification across road safety and law enforcement processes. of Internal Affairs.