Since December 4, 2024, a big new thing has seen the light of day. In fact, drivers can now obtain a very useful certificate regarding their driving license during a roadside check. It's a service set up on the My points allowed teleservice.
A new certificate for motorists
The My License Points service is already well known to motorists. It allows you to check their points balance. But recently, a new option has emerged that will make life easier for many drivers.
This site now allows you to generate a secure driving rights certificate. This is digital proof of the validity of your license. This document can be used in the event of a police check.
It will allow you to prove that you are authorized to drive, even if you do not have your physical license with you. To use this new service, you must first go to the My points allowed site, then connect via France Connect.
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This process allows you to identify your account and check your personal information. Then, on the home page, you can view your points balance and access the “My Documents” tab.
This is where you can generate the secure driving rights certificate. The site explains that this certificate “certifies the validity and extent of your right to drive. It specifies the categories of vehicles that you can drive and indicates whether or not your driving rights have been suspended..
If you are a fan of dematerialization, you will undoubtedly appreciate the possibility of obtaining a digital version of your driving license. For this, you must download the France Identity application on your phone.
A new feature on the driving license
Once the application is installed, you can download the secure driving rights certificate, which includes a QR code. By scanning this code with the app, you will directly obtain a digital version of your driving license.
This digital driving license can be presented to the police in the event of an inspection. This is particularly useful if you have lost your physical license or simply wish to have a digital version at your fingertips at all times.
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The digital driving license also remains valid during a roadside check. And its QR code guarantees its authenticity. If you have an old model driving license, it is important to note that renewal will soon be mandatory.
The My points allowed site reminds you that updating your document is essential. You can now take this step on the ANTS website, where you can renew your license online so that it complies with the new safety standards.
This new functionality on the My Permit Points site offers a practical solution for motorists to avoid any embarrassing situation during a police check. The secure driving rights certificate is part of a desire to administrative and safety simplification for drivers.
By facilitating the dematerialization of driving licenses, this initiative also meets user expectations. If you do not have your license or this certificate in the event of an inspection, you risk a fine.
