On the bright side, you’ll never lose your licence again. No more digging through coat pockets from last winter, no more finding it under the fridge six months later. It’s on your phone, right next to your Deliveroo app and the photo of your cat dressed as a pirate.
Also, the QR code means faster police stops. Very fast. Like, “Oh, you forgot your wallet, mate?” scan “You’re clean, bye.” The copper won’t even have to smell your coffee breath. That’s progress, people.
So, August 2026: keep your phone charged, update your apps, and brace for the moment you nervously flash your digital licence at a traffic warden. It’s going to be messy, hilarious, and ultimately fine—like most great British inventions. Just don’t drop your phone in the toilet at the services.
