Driver

Synonym: Operator.

A person who has ever held a driver license or is recorded on the MVA database.

History Note: D20 was originally focused on Driver Licenses so information about people got classified as Driver information. Today MVAs still issue Driver Licenses, but many also issue State ID Cards to individuals who do not drive. The original element definitions remain in D20, however it should be recognized that the Driver data elements may also be used to convey information about a person who is not authorized drive.

Usage Note: AAMVA applications require MVAs to be able to exchange Driver History Records (DHR). Many of the elements described in this section are part of the DHR. See the description of the Driver Control Record for details.