With multiple engravings using different kinds of lasers and also different types of print, Utah public safety officials believe counterfeiters will find many changes from the old card that really aren't easy to replicate. Both were included in a way that represents parts of the state but also includes an additional security measure based on how both were printed, Anderson added. An image of Arches National Park's Delicate Arch replaces the "A" in the Utah logo at the top of the license and an image of Zion National Park's Angels Landing can be found behind the key information on every card design.
The design also features a pair of iconic southern Utah landscapes. The date of birth on a card is laser engraved in red with a texture that can be felt when swiping across it and there's also a laser-engraved "ghost image" that's visible but contains a smoother surface. A standard driver's license, for instance, has a blue header while an ID card is printed with a green color. The new license will feature a designated header color, which means that different font colors are used at the top of the license or ID card in coordination with the type of document it is. It's all part of an effort to stay one step ahead of counterfeiters.ĭuring a press briefing Wednesday, Williams didn't disclose all of the new features of the new license design for security reasons, but he pointed out some of the changes Utahns may soon notice. That's why the industry standard calls for a regular update to documents like driver's licenses and ID cards with updated technology in the design that makes replication a little more strenuous if not impossible. "The longer a document is in circulation, the more likely it is that it will become compromised - fraudulently and otherwise through those who counterfeit and alter the document," he explained. More specifically, they adjust designs on a regular basis to thwart those who want to counterfeit documents. The state's previous design was rolled out only five years ago, but the state often redesigns its cards to "maintain the security and integrity of the document," said Department of Public Safety Commissioner Jess Anderson. The new cards will go into circulation soon with the new cards being mailed out for the first time this week, according to Ryan Williams, the quality assurance manager for the Utah Public Safety Driver's License Division.
The Utah Department of Public Safety on Wednesday unveiled a new design for state driver's licenses and identification cards that they believe will help prevent fraud and protect identities.
TAYLORSVILLE - If you get your driver's license just like you always talked about, be prepared for it to look a little different in Utah. Reading or replaying the story in itsĪrchived form does not constitute a republication of the story. Only for your personal, non-commercial use.
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