EU driving license reform: stricter rules and digital innovations!
EU driving license reform: stricter rules and digital innovations!
EU, Europa - The reform of the EU driving license rules results in far-reaching changes that affect both new and experienced drivers. A recent agreement between the European Parliament and the member countries stipulates that health tests for older drivers are not mandatory. This was reported by OE24 and has provided different reactions in the public discussion.
A central element of the reform is the introduction of a two -year trial period for new driver's license holders. This is intended to increase safety in road traffic and is underlined by Tagesschau . For drivers over the age of 65, the duration of the driver's license can be shortened to less than 15 years, whereby the decision is the responsibility of the individual EU countries.
changes for young drivers and new technologies
The reform also includes strict rules for young drivers. The driving suitability is checked in the first position and the renewal of the driver's license. The minimum age for the truck driver's license is reduced from 21 to 18 years. A reduction from 24 to 21 years applies to the bus driver's license, provided that the professional suitability is proven. Seventeen-year-olds are only allowed to drive trucks or vans accompanied by an experienced driver, such as SPIEGEL Notes.
Also noteworthy is the possibility of the digital exhibition of driver's license, which should be mandatory by 2030. Although the provision for passing on medical data has been deleted to driving license authorities, these can still be introduced nationally. A vision check for the first position remains mandatory, while it can be made optionally during the renewal.
reactions and effects of the reform
The reactions to the reform are mainly positive, especially in Austria. There, the decision not to introduce new requirements for driving license acquisition is considered advantageous. The President of the Senior Citizens' Association is positive about the results of the discussions, as is the ÖVP transport spokeswoman. The lawyer of the ÖAMTC describes the increase in the weight limits for class B leaderships as "milestone".
Nevertheless, there is also criticism of the reform, especially with regard to the lack of uniform driving license class for agricultural vehicles. The reform aims to reduce racing deaths by 50 percent by 2030, while in 2023 EU-wide 20,400 people died in traffic accidents, which corresponds to a decrease of 1 percent compared to the previous year. Preliminary statistics indicate a decline of around 3 percent for 2024, as reported by Tagesschau In conclusion, it should be noted that the new regulations still have to be accepted by the Member States' Council and the Plenum of the European Parliament before they can come into force. The changes make it clear that the EU endeavors to modernize driving license acquisition and at the same time increase safety on the streets.| Details | |
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