<p>Digital copies of driving licences, registration certificates and “other documents” would be treated on par with certificates issued by the transport authority, the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) clarified on Friday.</p>.<p>Several Bengalureans were concerned if the note by the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways regarding digital copies would apply to all transport-related documents like insurance or if they would be fined for showing digital copies. </p>.<p>Some among the Twitterati like Robert D’Almeida (@robertdabob) and Akhil Menon (@akhil9107) were grateful for the initiative, the move left many confused.</p>.<p>Madhu (@madhu_KA), for instance, posted an old newspaper article, stating that not carrying the hard copy of insurance papers would attract a fine of Rs 2,000.</p>.<p>“Please clarify on insurance documents. Is original hardcopy necessary,” Arvind PM (@arvindpm2003) said, a sentiment echoed by several users.</p>.<p>Users were also concerned over the possible malfunctioning of DigiLocker and mParivahan apps, the accepted digital platforms for storing original documents.</p>.<p>“Who will get the benefit of doubt if Digilocker app is down like now,”” Prashanth (@ypkonline1) said, attaching a screenshot of the app, which had failed to load. Many also asked if photocopies of original documents would be valid.</p>
<p>Digital copies of driving licences, registration certificates and “other documents” would be treated on par with certificates issued by the transport authority, the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) clarified on Friday.</p>.<p>Several Bengalureans were concerned if the note by the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways regarding digital copies would apply to all transport-related documents like insurance or if they would be fined for showing digital copies. </p>.<p>Some among the Twitterati like Robert D’Almeida (@robertdabob) and Akhil Menon (@akhil9107) were grateful for the initiative, the move left many confused.</p>.<p>Madhu (@madhu_KA), for instance, posted an old newspaper article, stating that not carrying the hard copy of insurance papers would attract a fine of Rs 2,000.</p>.<p>“Please clarify on insurance documents. Is original hardcopy necessary,” Arvind PM (@arvindpm2003) said, a sentiment echoed by several users.</p>.<p>Users were also concerned over the possible malfunctioning of DigiLocker and mParivahan apps, the accepted digital platforms for storing original documents.</p>.<p>“Who will get the benefit of doubt if Digilocker app is down like now,”” Prashanth (@ypkonline1) said, attaching a screenshot of the app, which had failed to load. Many also asked if photocopies of original documents would be valid.</p>
