The licence also has a barcode containing the driver licence number, the driver, the driver licence card number, and a two-digit number used in the production process.
Drivers can choose whether they want to put their address on the licence.
If they do, then a new licence will be needed with each address change. Licences must be carried at all times when driving. Police will be able to exercise discretion in deciding whether to issue a ticket for not carrying your licence. It's likely that so long as you can prove your identity some other way, hold a valid licence and have not committed another offence, you will probably get a verbal reminder of the law. Updating Your Licence From May, holders will need to upgrade to photo licences in the 60 days following their birthday.