From today (8 June 2015), the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence is being replaced by an online service

This will save motorists millions of pounds and change the way they share their information with employers and car hire companies.

The paper counterpart includes information on a driver’s penalty points along with details of what vehicles they can drive. Drivers still need to keep their actual driving licence, whether it is a plastic photocard licence or an old style paper licence which was issued before 1998.