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The European Commission has made proposals to modernize driving license rules, including the introduction of a digital driving license valid throughout the EU. The results also apply to new rules that make it easier to enforce traffic rules across borders.
More than 20 people died on EU roads last year. Most of the victims were pedestrians, cyclists and users of scooters and motorcycles.
The new rules will improve safety for all road users and help the EU achieve Vision Zero. This vision is zero fatalities on EU roads by 2050. The new rules will better prepare drivers to drive zero-emission vehicles and move on urban roads, alongside more bicycles and two-wheelers, and when there are many pedestrians around. They will also enable young drivers to gain experience through the accompanying driving programme. From the age of 17, young people will be able to learn to drive and obtain a driving licence. Those who pass the exam at the age of 17 will be able to drive on their own from the age of 18. They will also be able to work as a professional driver as soon as the specific profession allows it. This will help solve the current shortage of drivers.
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Revamped driving license rules to make roads safer and simplify everyday life
The proposal on driving licenses amends existing EU law and is inspired by best practices already in place in several Member States.
The key objective of the new regulations will be to improve road safety, e.g.
- A probationary period of at least two years for novice drivers after passing the test, and a zero-tolerance DUI policy. This is essential because even though young drivers make up only 8% of all car drivers, 2 out of 5 fatal collisions involve a driver or road user under the age of 30.
- Allowing young people to take a test and start driving supervised cars and trucks from the age of 17 to assess their driving experience.
- Adaptation of driver training and testing to better prepare drivers for the presence of vulnerable users on the road. This will help improve the safety of pedestrians, cyclists as well as e-scooters and e-bike users as the EU moves towards more sustainable urban mobility.
- A more targeted assessment of health, taking into account advances in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes. Drivers will also be encouraged to update their driving skills and knowledge to keep up with technological developments.
Wprowadzenie digital driving license. Proposals to modernize the rules on driving licences
To simplify the recognition of driving licenses between Member States, the Commission is proposing a digital driving license for the first time in the world. It will be much easier to replace, renew or replace your driving license as all procedures will be done online. Citizens of non-EU countries with comparable road safety standards will find it easier to exchange their driving license for an EU one.
The updated testing rules will take into account the transition to zero-emission vehicles. For example, they will assess knowledge and skills related to advanced driving assistance systems and other automated technologies. Novice drivers will also be taught how their driving style affects emissions - such as shift times. Finally, the permissible mass of a category "B" vehicle will be adapted to vehicles powered by alternative fuels. This is because zero-emission vehicles with batteries can be heavier.
Effective cross-border traffic enforcement
Current EU rules on cross-border enforcement have helped to ensure that non-resident offenders do not remain anonymous. Nevertheless, around 2019% of cross-border crimes were committed with impunity in 40, either because the perpetrator was not identified or payment was not made.
Today's proposal aims to solve this problem by allowing law enforcement authorities to access national driving license registers. The EC also proposes to strengthen the role of established national contact points so that they can better cooperate with law enforcement authorities involved in crime investigations. This will address current shortcomings in cooperation between Member States when investigating crime.
In addition, the current law covers some of the most common and serious offenses such as speeding and drunk driving. The Commission proposes to extend the scope of traffic offenses to:
- not keeping a sufficient distance from the vehicle in front;
- dangerous overtaking;
- dangerous parking;
- crossing one or more solid white lines;
- driving against the flow;
- non-compliance with the rules for using emergency corridors;
- using an overloaded vehicle.
The regulations will ensure that the rights of people accused of traffic offenses are respected
These additions will help reduce impunity for such offenses and improve Member States' ability to punish offenders from other Member States. It will also ensure equal treatment of resident and non-resident offenders.
The updated rules will ensure that the rights of people accused of traffic offenses are respected. Non-residents retain the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial, presumption of innocence and defence. These rights will be better guaranteed by provisions providing for standardized content. By ensuring that recipients of payment orders can verify their authenticity and by making it a standard requirement to share information with alleged perpetrators.
A dedicated IT portal will provide citizens with easy access to information on road safety rules applicable in each Member State. Over time, it will allow you to pay any fines directly.
The rules will also be aligned with EU data protection legislation ( GDPR i LED ).
Driving license deprivation with effect across the EU: end impunity for serious offences
A new system will be introduced to prevent impunity for road traffic offenders. It will allow driving licenses to be withdrawn throughout the EU when a Member State decides to withdraw a driver's license for an offense committed on its territory.
Bringing traffic offenders to justice in all Member States is essential for road safety. However, under the current rules, when an offense results in a driving ban, this cannot be enforced across the EU if the driver committed the offense in a Member State other than the one that issued the licence.
Today's proposal covers serious road traffic offences. This includes speeding, driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and causing death or serious injury as a result of any traffic offence.
The proposals will now be dealt with by the European Parliament and the Council under the ordinary legislative procedure.
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Source: European Commission
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