EU Parliament adopts stand on revisions to driving licence directive

The European Parliament adopted its stand on the revision of the driving licence directive on Tuesday (27 February), endorsing the idea of allowing drivers to perform self-assessments for licence renewals and allowing 17-year-olds to drive with supervi…

EU lawmakers face controversial vote over medical checks for drivers

European lawmakers are set to debate an amended version of the driving licence directive on Tuesday (27 February), with Parliamentโ€™s decision to change rules surrounding driving licences still mired in a debate over whether to impose mandatory medical …

Parliament transport committee set to support heavier trucks on roads

The transportation committee of the European Parliament is set to confirm a position supporting longer and heavier trucks on roads Wednesday (14 February), according to EU lawmaker Isabel Garcia Munoz with the centre-left S&D group.

German Greens turn against French comrades in driving licence debate

The German Green party has strongly distanced itself from a proposal on driving licences made by French Green EU lawmaker Karima Delli after politicians from Germany’s ruling and opposition parties strongly criticised the proposals.