mDL Reader FAQs

Law Enforcement Mobile Driver’s License & mDL Reader FAQs

Blog / By / February 16, 2026 / 5 minutes of reading

A mobile driver’s license, or mDL, is a digital version of your driver’s license issued by the state department of motor vehicles (DMV). Typically, these are stored in a dedicated app or a digital wallet on the user’s mobile device. An mDL contains a driver’s identity and credentials in digital form.

Since mDL technology is so new, it comes as no surprise that law enforcement officers have plenty of questions about the new technology. Here are the answers to several frequently asked questions around mDLs and the L-Tron mDL Reader, built specifically for law enforcement to read mobile IDs at traffic stops.

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Mobile ID Legislation Passes in Georgia: How will Patrol Officers Read Digital Driver’s Licenses at Traffic Stops?

Blog / By / February 13, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading

Georgia has become the first state to pass key legislation around the acceptance of mobile/digital driver’s license with House Bill 296.

Georgia House Bill 296 currently “allows, but does not compel, law enforcement to accept digital versions of licenses/IDs.” However, state law enforcement agencies will be required to accept and verify digital IDs beginning July 1, 2027. This means that changes are on the way for Georgia law enforcement agencies.

See what this means for patrol officers and how L-Tron’s mDL Reader (mDLR-1) can help.

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Mobile Driver’s Licenses (mDLs) vs Physical Driver’s Licenses

Blog / By / February 3, 2026 / 5 minutes of reading

Traditionally, driver’s licenses have been issued on a sturdy, plastic card that fits in a wallet. Today’s drivers frequently have an additional option: a mobile driver’s license, also known as an mDL or mID (mobile ID).

Discover the differences between mDLs vs. physical driver’s licenses, including how these different forms of identification could be processed at a traffic stop.

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The Brother PocketJet 8 vs. the Brother PocketJet 7 – Increased Speed, Battery Life & Connectivity 

Blog / By / October 18, 2022 / 4 minutes of reading

When it comes to in-vehicle printing, police officers and tech experts recognize Brother® as a name that can be trusted. Brother recently released the newest version of their popular and well-liked PocketJet® series of printers – the Brother PocketJet®8. We break down the key differences between the Brother PocketJet 8 vs. the Brother PocketJet 7 and the new features you can look for in this new model printer. 

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Thermal Media FAQs: Your printer paper questions answered 

Blog / By / August 2, 2022 / 5 minutes of reading

On a weekly basis, our Law Enforcement team speaks with agencies looking for mobile printers, printer paper and eCitation equipment. Whether they are printing e-tickets, accident reports, or other types of forms on the roadside, we hear the same questions asked again, and again. This Thermal Media FAQs blog is meant to answer the biggest questions you have about mobile printing and media.

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The Officer’s Guide to ECitation: What does your patrol car need to stay current, efficient & safe? Electronic Ticketing Software

Blog / By / March 31, 2021 / 4 minutes of reading

Welcome back to our “Officer’s Guide to eCitation” series. Today, we’re going to find out more about electronic ticketing software – the “brains” behind the eCitation process. The software inputs the data from a driver’s license into a citation form, accident report or incident repot. Electronic ticketing software also keeps information records and transmits the data back to your agency.

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The Officer’s Guide to ECitation: What does your patrol car need to stay current, efficient & safe? An In-Car Computer and Mount

Blog / By / January 7, 2021 / 4 minutes of reading

Welcome back to our eCitation guide for your modern patrol car. As we discussed in Part 1, there isn’t one clear-cut answer to the question of what equipment a patrol car needs. Why? Because each agency is unique, with differing preferences and needs. What all agencies have in common is the need to best serve & protect their community.

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The Officer’s Guide to ECitation: What does your patrol car need to stay current, efficient & safe? A Driver’s License Scanner & Mount

Blog / By / December 18, 2020 / 3 minutes of reading

What equipment does my patrol car need for eCitation?” There is no short answer here because every department is unique. When you consider the diverse demographics and statistics among agencies, then think about your department’s specific needs and budgetary restrictions, and finally factor in the existing equipment you may or may not already have, it becomes clear that your shopping list might look quite dissimilar to others. Read our Officer’s guide to eCitation & keeping your patrol car current, efficient and safe.

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