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EU Moves Toward Single Digital Driving Licence by 2028 Under Proposed Directive

The plan remains under negotiation with a roadmap that allows phased rollout from 2026.

Overview

  • The draft would make a digital licence the default in an official mobile app, with an optional physical card secured by a QR code.
  • Suspensions and withdrawals for serious traffic offenses would be recognized across all EU countries to close cross‑border enforcement gaps.
  • The proposal allows supervised driving from age 17 for category B, with an option for member states to extend accompanied schemes to certain truck categories.
  • New drivers would face a two‑year probation period with stricter alcohol limits and more systematic fitness checks tied to licence renewal.
  • Spain is relatively prepared thanks to its MiDGT digital licence, while all member states are working toward national legal adaptation by 2028.