Now no more bribes to obtain driving licenses in India, courtesy RFID

Filed in archive Implementation on July 15, 2008

Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Luís Brás

Indians are certainly not known for their driving skills and most of this is attributed to corruption at the various regional transport authority offices issuing driving licenses without even conducting tests of the driver but the Regional Transport Authority of Hyderabad is expected to change all this for the good.

Now the authorities will keep a strict watch on the driving test tracks with their RFID system which will automate testing for driver licenses. The driving tracks will be buried with RFID readers and drivers looking for licenses will have to drive vehicles fitted with antennas which will give report regarding speed limits, variations in movement and any wrong turns taken by the applicant. This will enable to judge the applicant in a fair manner since charges of manipulation have been made against the motor vehicle inspectors. Let's hope Indian roads become safer to drive in coming years.