Physical description
Size: 85 mm x 54 mm
Material: Plastic photo card
Colour: Pink & Blue
Distinctive language: English
Security features
Consists of very durable and flexible plastic card; a hologram that partially cover the photo. Embossed holder’s surname and qualified driving classes (items 1 and 9) are tactile; laser engraved wavy lines with national emblem behind holder’s data are tactile. Microprint runs diagonally between pink lines of text on front and back. Under UV light outline of Maltese cross fluoresces on front. Transparent window shifts from ghost image to card expiration date, steering wheel shifts in colour.
Further description
The Maltese driving licence is a polycarbonate card in the standard credit card format, designed to meet EU specifications. Its front features a fine-line guilloche background design in shades of pink and blue, providing both aesthetic appeal and anti-forgery security. Scattered throughout this background are subtle images of the Maltese cross, a national symbol, with a prominent red Maltese cross positioned at the top right corner of the card. Across most of the front, the words “Driving Licence” are repeated in the languages of all European Community member states. These are arranged in curved lines without spaces between the words, forming a security pattern that is both distinctive and difficult to replicate.
On the back of the licence, the same multi-language “Driving Licence” text continues in curved lines, covering the entire surface and reinforcing the card’s security features. At the bottom left corner, there is a silhouette of the country of Malta containing another Maltese cross, further emphasizing national identity. The reverse side also includes a tabular section listing the various vehicle categories for which the licence is valid, along with the corresponding issue and expiry dates. This format conforms to EU Directive 2006/126/EC, ensuring harmonization across member states and incorporating multiple layers of security, including microtext and tamper-resistant materials.
Driving licence 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) (at the back of the card)
11. Date of expiry of each category (at the back of the card)
12. Additional information/restriction(s) (at the back of the card)