EU Finalizes Agreement on Comprehensive Driver's License Reforms

The reforms include a digital driver's license by 2030, EU-wide enforcement of driving bans, and a standardized 15-year license validity.

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.