Various governments tried at various times. There is historic resistance as ID cards were originally a wartime measure https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Re

Various governments tried at various times. There is historic resistance as ID cards were originally a wartime measure https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Registration_Act_1939 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Registration_Act_1939 and considered to be a symbol of war and so lack of freedom. You don't have to carry a driving license while driving, just present it later if asked. The latest elections required ID to vote and there is a lot of opposition to that, as it has never been a requirement.