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Scottie's Playtime 
I recall a couple of decades ago when driver’s licences were changed to include a photo ID. There was a lot of concern that it would become a de facto ID card. Then a few years later it was proposed to make it mandatory to have your driver’s license with you when driving. I and many others petitioned parliament not to make it compulsory but the law was passed regardless. I keep my driver’s license in the car but don’t carry it with me on principle. I have no desire to see it or any other document become a de facto ID. At least we aren’t required to carry any documentation in the car such as insurance or ownership papers.
The only identity I carry with me is my MedicAlert bracelet which has my migraine symptoms engraved on it and my MedicAlert membership ID which first responders can use to find more medical details and next of kin. And that’s a personal choice.
When travelling overseas whenever permitted, I’d leave my passport securely locked in the hotel safe rather than carry it with me, but in some countries it’s mandatory for non-nationals to carry ID at all times.
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