Guilloche security design, a feature that includes sophisticated techniques to embed a variety of customized security patterning into the credential.PennDOT describes some of the enhanced features as follows: PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian explained, “The update is an important component of PennDOT’s ongoing work to enhance and protect the integrity of the driver license and identification card issuance process.” They also contain new, enhanced security features to help prevent fraud and protect against counterfeiting and alteration. The new cards have a slightly different appearance than the previous version.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) made the announcement on September 12, 2022-the same day the first of the new credentials were issued at its Summerdale Driver License Center in Enola. Pennsylvania has started issuing a driver license and identification card in a new design and with enhanced security features.