Missouri began issuing driver's licenses with photos in 1986. This change was implemented to enhance identification security and improve the overall integrity of the driver's licensing system. The photo requirement has since become standard practice in most states across the U.S.
1965
Photos first appeared on Ontario driver's licenses in 1990. This change was implemented to enhance security and improve identification processes for drivers in the province. Prior to this, licenses did not include photographs.
Nebraska began issuing driver licenses with photos in 1967. This change was part of an effort to enhance security and improve identification processes for drivers in the state.
Massachusetts began issuing driver's licenses with photographs in 1988. This change was aimed at improving identification and security for drivers in the state. Prior to this, licenses did not have photos, making it easier for individuals to use false identification.
Ohio began issuing driver's licenses with photos in 1968. This change was part of an effort to enhance identification and improve security measures for drivers' licenses in the state. Prior to this, licenses did not include photographs, making it easier for individuals to misuse them.
Ohio first started including photos on driver's licenses in 1975. This change was part of a broader effort to enhance the security and identification features of the licenses. Prior to this, Ohio licenses did not have photographs, making them less secure and more susceptible to fraud.
California began issuing driver's licenses with photos in 1968. This change was implemented to enhance security and improve identification processes for drivers. The photo requirement has since become a standard feature on driver's licenses in the state.
Connecticut began putting drivers' photos on licenses in 1988. This change aimed to enhance identification and reduce fraud. Since then, the state has updated its driver's license design and technology to improve security measures.
1980
1976
On average, around 4 million teenagers obtain their driver's licenses in the United States each year. This number can vary slightly from year to year.
Illinois began issuing driver's licenses with photos in 1984. Prior to this, licenses only featured a physical description of the holder. The inclusion of photos was a significant advancement in enhancing the security and integrity of driver's licenses by providing a visual verification of the license holder's identity. This change helped reduce instances of fraud and identity theft related to driver's licenses in Illinois.