EU rules on driving licences and disqualifications go into force today. The new directive introduces EU‑wide accompanied driving for 17‑year‑old car drivers, a two‑year probationary period for novice drivers, and digital licences accessible via mobile devices. It also requires systematic fitness checks and expands licence categories for alternative‑fuel vehicles. Mutual recognition of driving disqualifications means serious offences committed in one member state will lead to sanctions throughout the EU. The changes aim to reduce crashes and administrative burdens, supporting the EU Vision Zero goal of halving road deaths by 2030. The legislation will be transposed into national law over the next four years, with some measures applying earlier.
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