California experiments with mDL

via Dave Rahardja: Ah yes, this is a great way to turn “Can I see your driver’s license?” into “Can you hand me your unlocked phone so I can rifle through it?” at a traffic stop.

Debbie Truong for Los Angeles Times: Californians can carry driver’s license on phone in pilot program

(My take: Despite Rahardja’s skeptical take, I think this is likely a net positive. I’m encouraged to see governments increasingly participate in digital identity efforts. Dear Washington state, when are you going to join in?)