'This will save lives': EU adopts new rules on Europe-wide driving bans

EU Adopts New Rules on Europe-Wide Driving Bans

The European Union has adopted new rules to make it more difficult for drivers who committed serious traffic offenses in another EU country to dodge a driving ban.

The new rules, approved by the European Parliament, aim to ensure that driving disqualifications are recognized across all 27 member states.

It will save lives

Currently, a driving license can only be withdrawn if the infraction was committed in the member state that issued it, resulting in about 40% of offenses committed in other EU countries remaining unpunished.

Author's summary: EU adopts new rules to recognize driving bans across member states.

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The Local The Local — 2025-10-21

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