COLOMBO (News 1st); Steps have been taken to introduce a new mobile phone software to the Police Department to detect forged driving licenses.

The Department of the Commissioner of Motor Traffic stated that the process to introduce the software will begin in the first week of next month.

The Department also stated that the decision was reached as there is a risk of forgery of temporary driving licenses, which are being issued at present.

The Department of the Commissioner of Motor Traffic stated that a temporary driver’s license will be issued to new license holders and those who renew their licenses, and are valid for one year due to a shortage of cards used to print driver’s licenses.

The new software will also enable for police officers to obtain all information related to a driver’s license.

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