The adoption of a digital driving licence that is valid throughout the EU and new procedures to make it easier to enforce traffic laws across borders are among the proposals for modernising the requirements for obtaining a driver’s licence that the Commission unveiled on 1 March.
The majority of the more than 20,000 people who died on EU roads last year were scooter and motorcycle riders, cyclists, and pedestrians.
All road users will be safer thanks to the new regulations, which will also assist the EU realise its Vision Zero goal of having no fatalities on its roads by 2050.
All road users will be safer thanks to the new regulations, which will also assist the EU realise its Vision Zero goal of having no fatalities on its roads by 2050.
These will better prepare drivers for driving in cities, on roads with more bicycles and two-wheelers, and around plenty of pedestrians.
Young people will be able to learn to drive and get a licence starting at the age of 17; they will also be able to get experience through an accompanied driving programme.
Individuals who pass at the age of 17 can start driving on their own when they become 18 and can start working as professional drivers as soon as a particular employment permits it.
By doing this, the existing driver shortage will be lessened.
More information
Proposal for a Revision of the Directive on Driving Licences
Proposal for a Directive on the Union-wide effect of certain driving disqualifications
Questions&Answers: proposals on driving licences and cross-border enforcement of traffic offences
Factsheet: New EU driving licence on its way – what to expect
