DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Transportation officials say Iowa residents will soon use a smartphone app to show their state driver's license.
The state Department of Transportation says an app under development will allow users to show the digital license to law enforcement officers during traffic stops and at security checkpoints at Iowa airports. The Des Moines Register reports Iowa residents will still be able to use a regular driver's license.
DOT Director Paul Trombino told Gov. Terry Branstad during a state agency budget hearing Monday that the free app will be available sometime in 2015. He also said the app will be highly secure and people will be able to protect their identity.
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Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www.desmoinesregister.com
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