Overview

• The EU has agreed to introduce a digital driver's license by 2030, which will be valid across all member states and available alongside physical cards.
• Driving bans for serious traffic offenses, such as drunk driving, will now be enforceable across all EU countries under the new regulations.
• Driver's licenses will have a standardized validity of 15 years, with optional health checks for renewals left to the discretion of individual member states.
• Mandatory health tests for drivers over 70 have been excluded, but member states can impose national rules if deemed necessary.
• A two-year probationary period for new drivers will be implemented EU-wide as part of the reforms aimed at enhancing road safety.