New EU rules for driving licenses

03/01/2024

Updated at 1:10 pm

European Union (EU) Wants to make several changes in driving license rules aimed at reducing the number of victims in traffic accidents. Some measures that the supreme European body intends to implement in all Member States of the Union, as is the case of Spain.

Among the most significant changes is the European Commission’s proposal that a under 17 years of age Can drive with an adult over the age of 24 who holds at least a driving license five years, A measure which, in the case of our country, was approved by the government at the beginning of the year.

At the same time, another proposal on the conduct of the EU moped, According to this, people who have B driving license They will not be able to take motorcycles up to 125 cc Without taking any mandatory courses first. They should also wear gloves while driving this type of vehicle.

digital driving license

Another most notable aspect of the new rules that the EU intends to implement is its implementation. digital card, a single document that will be recognizable and valid in all member states. In Spain it is now possible to obtain a license on your mobile phone thanks to the MiDGT application.

truck at 18

Currently it is necessary to have this in Spain 21 years To obtain a driving license for certain types of trucks and buses with up to 16 passengers. The European Commission intends to lower the minimum age to 18, but with some nuances. It will be necessary to have a vocational training certificate and only emergency service or maintenance vehicles can be driven. Trucks up to 7,500 kg can still be driven at age 18 without problems with a C1 license.

Card Validity

One aspect that is still being debated is the validity date of the driving license. Currently, B circulation permit must be renewed every 10 years, The EU intends to extend this period until 15 years, In the case of trucks and buses, every five. It also aims to avoid reducing the validity of driving licenses for people above 65 years of age.

When will the measures be approved?

These measures, proposed by the European Commission, received the support of the European Parliament’s plenary session on 28 February, but a date has been set on the calendar that could delay their implementation.

of 6 to 9 June European Parliament elections will be held this year. Everything indicates that the new rules will not come into force until at least after the elections and negotiations with member states are completed.

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