Security features
Security hologram (Kinegram®)
- Location: Front side, to the left.
- Characteristics: In the central part of the Kinegram® one can see the Latvian coat of arms as well as a symbol: LV. Depending on the viewing angle, the three stars of the coat of arms create the effect of falling stars on the sides of the coat of arms. The outer edge of the Kinegram® contains microprinted text: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA.
- Method of verification: Viewing with the naked eye and moving the document.
Ghost image
- Location: Front side, to the right.
- Characteristics: A ghost image is a security feature designed to make readily noticeable any attempts to alter, reproduce or counterfeit the photo. To enhance security, variable data is printed over the applicant's ghost image.
- Method of verification: Viewing with the naked eye.
Ultraviolet ink
- Location: Front side, to the right. Back side.
- Characteristics: Invisible, covert, anti-counterfeit security feature that becomes visible when ultraviolet light is used to illuminate the licence. Under ultraviolet light, the contours of the letters 'LV' appear on the front of the licence, while the letters LV in an oval shape appear on the back of the licence, forming a background pattern.
- Method of verification: Viewing with an ultraviolet lamp.
Guilloche security design
- Location: Front and back side of the licence.
- Characteristics: Fine line printing which makes it almost impossible to copy, scan or print the licence. Tampering becomes visible under a magnifier.
- Method of verification: Viewing with a magnifier.
Overlapping data
- Location: Front of the licence.
- Characteristics: Variable data (e.g. the holder's signature or identity numbers) are placed over other information fields, for example, over ghost images. These cause alterations in both fields if one of the fields is altered, thus increasing the overall licence security features.
- Method of verification: Viewing with the naked eye.
Micro-printed text
- Location: Front of the licence.
- Characteristics: Micro-printed text 'VADITAJA APLIECIBA'on the front of the licence.
- Method of verification: Viewing with a magnifier.
Optically variable ink
- Location: Front of the licence, right corner. Back of the licence, centre.
- Characteristics: The ink displays a wide range of hues (from yellow to dark red) depending on the angle at which it is viewed and the angle of incidence of light. No special equipment is needed to view this feature. The text 'LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA' in optical variable ink is located on the front of the licence and the symbol 'LV' on the reverse.
- Method of verification: Viewing with the naked eye and moving the document.
Altered front
- Location: Front of the licence.
- Characteristics: An altered front is a security element in the form of slight font modification which is not easily recognized but is apparent. Different modifications of letters 'A', 'B' and 'S' are used for the licence.
- Method of verification: Viewing with the naked eye.
Exian Secure
- Location: Back of the licence
- Characteristics: The partially transparent, silver letters 'LV' in a curved form are printed using Exian Secure in a wallpaper pattern on the reverse of the laminate. Visible Exian Secure ink is blended with ultraviolet text and under the ultraviolet light the letters 'LV' in a curved form appear blue
- Method of verification: Viewing with the naked eye.
Legend
- 1 Surname of the holder
- 2 Other name(s) of the holder
- 3 Date and place of birth
- 4a Date of issue of the licence
- 4b Date of expiry of the licence
- 4c Name of the issuing authority
- 5 Number of licence
- 6 Photograph of the holder
- 7 Signature of the holder
- 8 Permanent place of residence
- 9 category(ies) of vehicle(s) the holder is entitled to drive
- 10 Date of first issue of each category(ies)
- 11 Date of expiry of each category
- 12 Additional information/restriction(s)
Categories & Codes
Categories
For more information on the corresponding categories, please check the Commission decision on equivalence.
|
Category |
Period of validity* |
|---|---|
|
A1, A, B1, B, BE, (M), (TRAM), (TROL) |
10 years |
|
Non-professional drivers: C1,C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE |
10 years |
|
Professional drivers: C1 (95), C1E (95), C (95), CE (95), D1(95), D1E(95), D(95), DE(95) |
5 years |
*This refers to the administrative validity of the document and does not necessarily reflect the holder’s right to drive.
Codes
|
National codes |
Description |
|---|---|
|
100 |
Entitles category TRAM or TROL holder to drive vehicle of category D1 or D in built-up area. |
Professional drivers
- Certificate of professional competence is issued : NO
- Code 95 is marked on the driving licence : YES