New Rules for Driving Licenses in the EU: These are the Most Important Changes
The European Parliament has adopted new rules for driving licenses that will apply throughout the European Union. The goal is to increase safety and standardize regulations. The reform introduces a digital license, stricter rules for offenders, and a lower age limit for professional drivers, reports Fenix magazin.
TL;DR
- New EU-wide driving license rules adopted to enhance road safety and standardize regulations.
- A digital driving license will be available from 2030, alongside the traditional physical version.
- Driving bans issued in one EU country will be automatically recognized in all member states.
- The weight limit for driving motorhomes with a standard Category B license will increase to 4.25 tons.
- Age limits for professional drivers are lowered: trucks from 21 to 18, buses from 24 to 21.
- A mandatory two-year probationary period for all new drivers and supervised driving for 17-year-olds will be implemented.
- Driving licenses will be valid for 15 years, with potential medical checks upon renewal.
- Implementation of these new rules will occur gradually from 2028 onwards.