Review of the Photo Card Act 2005

Summary

The Photo Card Act 2005 authorises Roads and Maritime Services (replacing Roads and Traffic Authority) to issue Photo Cards to NSW residents who are over the age of 16 and who do not hold a driver licence.
Transport for NSW is currently reviewing this Act. This review is to ensure the Act is still relevant and meets the community's needs. A discussion paper that examines the need to make changes to the Act was published for public consultation in late 2011.
This paper concludes that:
  • The continued existence of the Photo Card Act 2005 is essential.
  • The objectives of the Act remain valid.
  • The terms remain appropriate.
The consultation on the review is now closed. Transport for NSW is considering the submissions and comments received during the consultation. A report will be published when it is completed.

Background

The Photo Card Act was introduced in 2005. Roads and Maritime Services (replacing Roads and Traffic Authority) commenced issuing NSW Photo Cards on 14 December 2005.
Roads and Maritime Services has issued over 400,000 cards. These cards help people who do not have a driver licence to show who they are to others.
 

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