2025 - New Regulations for Drivers Over 65: Understanding the EU's Stricter Policies

The European Commission has decided on a series of major changes to driving licences, which will also apply in Romania. The license will become digital, medical evaluations will be introduced before obtaining it, and the minimum age for professional drivers will decrease. The new rules are aimed at improving road safety and will need to be implemented in all Member States in the coming years.

Road safety is a major concern and the new directive introduces changes aimed at reducing accidents, improving administrative processes and adapting to technological advances. These changes will affect millions of drivers, from beginners to experienced drivers. One of the most innovative aspects of the new directive is the introduction of digital driving licences. These will be stored in the EU Digital Identity Wallet and can be accessed via mob…

Young people under 18 in the European Union will be able to obtain a driving license starting at the age of 17, according to a directive adopted by the European Commission. The article Driving license from 17 years old. Who will be able to obtain it and under what conditions first appeared on Romania TV.

The purpose of the draft law on driving licences is to strengthen the prevention of road accidents by introducing regular medical visits, which are not to displease. The project is aimed at...

The renewal of the driver’s license for those over 65 has been a hot topic in Spain over the past few years. DGT’s proposals on a possible reduction in the validity of the driver’s license and the implementation of restrictions on certain drivers over 65 years of age have generated intense debate. On the one hand, some experts believe that these changes would improve road safety, while others consider that they are unnecessary and even discrimin…

2025 - New Regulations for Drivers Over 65: Understanding the EU's Stricter Policies

The European Parliament and member states have reached an agreement to implement a driver competency assessment before issuing or renewing driving licenses. While licenses will generally be valid for 15 years, those over 65 may face stricter rules. This initiative has sparked debate, as it could require up to 3 million drivers annually to undergo medical exams. Many argue that this infringes on seniors’ autonomy, despite statistics showing they …