1988/1035(CNS)

Driving Licence Directive

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE DRIVING LICENCE

Stage: In force
Procedure: Directive · Consultation procedure
Last activity: 29 Jul 1991

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Directive 91/439/EEC requires Member States to introduce a Community-model national driving licence and to recognize each other's licences without exchange. It harmonizes vehicle categories and subcategories, minimum ages, and fitness and test standards. Member States had to comply by 1 July 1996, when it repealed Directive 80/1263/EEC. It applies to all licence holders in the EU.

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