The new format Pennsylvania driver license incorporates several advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting and identity theft. These features include enhanced counterfeit-resistant materials, optically variable inks, a machine-readable zone, high-resolution graphics, UV fluorescent dyes, and a personal identification number. These security measures make it more difficult for unauthorized individuals to duplicate or fraudulently obtain a driver license, providing greater protection for license holders and reducing the risk of identity theft. The updated design represents a significant step forward in the fight against counterfeiting and fraud, ensuring that Pennsylvania driver licenses remain a secure and reliable form of identification.