How will the new cards be different to the laminated cards?
The new cards will be more secure, more reliable and more durable credit card-sized plastic cards embedded with a mini computer chip, and various visual and technological security features that will make it easier to identify forgeries. These security features will ensure that the cards, including the information stored on the card’s chip, will be extremely difficult to duplicate. Key security features include: • digital photo and signature • a computer chip that securely stores product and personal information • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) stored on the card’s chip • a variety of overt and covert visual and technological security features, such as holograms and special inks • Personal Identification Number (PIN) — a security feature to help prevent unauthorised use of your card • shared secrets — answers to two questions from a list of security questions that will allow you to transact online with Transport and Main Roads in the future. Transport and Main Roads will also introduce
