Virtual drivers license coming to Pennsylvania?

Carrying a physical driver’s license could become a thing of the past — for most applications. The House Transportation Committee is considering a bill that would give drivers the option to obtain a digital id card while still requiring them to have a physical one. Rep. Dan Miller, D-Allegheny, said this will keep Pennsylvania up to date in the digital age. Miller added that as technology keeps changing, more Pennsylvanians want to go paperless and are interested in digital products,” the bill’s sponsor said.  Pennsylvania State Police Major Robert J. Krol Jr. said this could help prevent identity theft. Tuesday’s committee hearing marks an early step in what could be a long effort to launch digital ID’s.