EU Finalizes Digital Driving License and Cross-Border Penalty Enforcement
The European Union has reached agreements to introduce a digital driving license by 2030 and extend driving bans for serious offenses across all member states.
- The digital driving license will be accessible via mobile devices, carry the same legal value as physical licenses, and will be valid for 15 years before renewal.
- EU member states will require either a medical examination or a self-assessment as part of the digital license issuance process.
- Driving bans or restrictions imposed in one EU country for serious road accidents will now apply across all 27 member states.
- New drivers will face a minimum two-year probationary period with stricter rules on driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- In 2024, EU road fatalities decreased by 3%, though disparities remain, with Sweden and Denmark having the safest roads and Bulgaria and Romania the most dangerous.
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