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Revision of the Directive on Driving Licences

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The Commission will carry out the revision of the current Directive on driving licences adopted in 2006, with the aim of improving road safety and facilitating free movement. The new initiative will take into account new challenges for mobility, in particular in the field of digital and will contribute to the Union’s objectives laid down in the Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy of 2020.

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Wirtschaftskammer Österreich, 28 Apr 2023

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, anbei die Stellungnahme der Wirtschaftskammer Österreich.

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Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V., 26 May 2023

Enclosed please find the statement of the German Insurance Association (GDV) regarding the Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on driving licences, amending Directive (EU) 2022/2561 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Regulation (EU) 2018/1724 of the…

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International Road Transport Union Permanent Delegation to the EU, 17 May 2021

IRU supports the revision of the EU Driving Licence Directive revision and submits proposals, including to adapt minimum age of professional drivers Background Driver shortage has been plaguing the road transport industry for a number of years. Yet, today driver shortage has transformed into a…

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European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers' Association, 31 May 2023

The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA) welcomes the Road Safety package proposal and in particular the modernised driving licence rules to make EU roads safer and simplify everyday life. Our position is attached.

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Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, 17 May 2021

FIA Region I welcomes the opportunity to provide input on the Inception Impact assessment of the Revision on the Driving Licence Directive. Improved training FIA Region I supports the Commission intention to establish rules on training and to extend the existing graduated access scheme to other…

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European Transport Safety Council, 21 May 2021

See the attached file.

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International Diabetes Federation European Region, 31 May 2023

IDF Europe is an umbrella organization representing 73 national diabetes organisations in 46 countries across Europe. IDF Europe represents both people living with diabetes (PwD) and healthcare professionals. Driving licences are an essential part of our social and professional lives. However, the…

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European Express Association, 21 May 2021

The European Express Association welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Inception Impact Assessment on the Revision of the Directive on driving licenses. We are particularly encouraged to see that the recognition of digital driving licenses across the EU is listed as one of the specific…

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Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club e.V., 30 May 2023

Der ADAC e.V. ist mit derzeit über 21 Millionen Mitgliedern der größte Automobilclub in Europa und der zweitgrößte in der Welt. Die vier Buchstaben stehen für einen Verein, der seinen Mitgliedern rund um die Uhr Hilfe, Schutz und Rat bietet und sich als Interessenvertreter für alle Themen rund um…

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Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club e.V., 20 May 2021

Der ADAC e.V. ist mit derzeit über 21 Millionen Mitgliedern der größte Automobilclub in Europa und der zweitgrößte in der Welt. Die vier Buchstaben stehen für einen Verein, der seinen Mitgliedern rund um die Uhr Hilfe, Schutz und Rat bietet und sich als Interessenvertreter für alle Themen rund um…

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DEKRA e.V., 30 May 2023

DEKRA is an international testing, inspection and certification company which employs almost 48,000 people in over 60 countries on all six continents. Founded more than 95 years ago as the German Vehicle Inspection Association, Road Safety is at the heart of DEKRA. As one of the worlds leading…

UPS Urges EU to Expand B-License Weight Limits

UPS Europe SRL/BV, 7 May 2021

UPS wants B-license holders to be allowed to drive heavier vehicles up to 5.5 tonnes. They also request including electric vehicles that exceed weight limits due to battery size.
This change would help UPS overcome driver shortages and deploy electric delivery fleets.

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Confederazione Nazionale dell'Artigianato e della Piccola e Media Impresa, 30 May 2023

La crisi demografica e il ricambio generazionale hanno colpito pesantemente lintero comparto della logistica e del trasporto persone mediante autobus generando una massiccia uscita dal mondo del lavoro di conducenti negli ultimi 10 anni. Secondo la CNA il comparto, per favorire un movimento…

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Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles, 23 May 2023

Motorcycling provides added value for individuals and society at large as a mobility and leisure tool. To ensure that society fully benefits from all the advantages offered by motorcycles, the industry works on improving the safety record of riders across Europe. Proper licensing and post-licensing…

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Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles, 20 May 2021

The Association of the European motorcycle manufacturers (ACEM) welcomes the EC objective to improve the freedom of movement and road safety through the revision of the current Directive on Driving Licences (3DLD). Proper licensing and post-licensing systems are instrumental in achieving better…

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Hospodářská komora České republiky, 31 May 2023

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Confédération Européenne des Entrepreneurs de Travaux Techniques Agricoles, Ruraux et Forestiers/ European Organisation of Agricultural, Rural and Forestry Contractors / Europäischer Zentralverband der Lohnunternehmer, 27 Apr 2023

CEETTAR represents agriculture, rural and forestry contractors in Europe. In 2022, CEETTAR made proposal for a driving licence, which would cover all activities performed in our industry, which is would be recognised by all EU member states for cross-border activities, and which applies without…

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Confédération Européenne des Entrepreneurs de Travaux Techniques Agricoles, Ruraux et Forestiers/ European Organisation of Agricultural, Rural and Forestry Contractors / Europäischer Zentralverband der Lohnunternehmer, 21 May 2021

The European Confederation of Agricultural, Rural and Forestry Contractors – CEETTAR - represents the interests of land-based contractors in Europe. Many EU Member States deliver national T-driving licenses, specifically addressing the driving of tractors and non-road mobile machinery. However,…

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Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens, 30 May 2023

FIVA welcomes the revision of the Driving License Directive and shares the objective of improving road safety in the EU. FIVA believes that the new Driving License rules should reflect on the fact that Historic vehicles suffer significantly fewer accidents due to their marginal mileage, their use…

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Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen, 19 May 2021

1. Bei der Überarbeitung der Führerschein-Richtlinie 2006/126/EG muss die Verkehrssicherheit das Leitmotiv sein. Dies entspricht einer „Vision Zero“, d. h. keine Verkehrstoten mehr. 2. Bei dem Mindestalter für die Führerscheinklassen C und D hat es sich bewährt, sie in Verbindung mit den…

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CONFEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE TRANSPORTE EN AUTOBÚS, 31 May 2023

CONFEBUS takes note of the adoption by the European Commission of the proposal for the revision of the Driving License Directive. This initiative has been awaited by the road transport sector with great concern, trusting that it would provide concrete solutions to one of the greatest threats to…

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Samaritan International, 3 May 2023

Samaritan International (SAM.I.) welcomes the opportunity to give feedback on the Commission proposal COM(2023)127 for the revision of the directive on driving licences. SAM.I. fully supports the objectives of the Driving Licences Directive to improve road safety and to facilitate the free movement…

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CONFEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE TRANSPORTE EN AUTOBÚS, 21 May 2021

CONFEBUS welcomes the opportunity to give its opinion on this relevant matter. The Spanish bus transport sector is fully committed to road safety and supports the objectives of improving road safety and facilitating the freedom of movement of persons in the European Union. Buses and coaches are…

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Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, 31 May 2023

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission's Roadmap for the revision of the current Directive on driving licences, a crucial piece of legislation for all road users. As the global advocate and trusted voice of motorcycling…

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ITD – association for the Danish road transport of goods, 27 Apr 2023

Generelt kan ITD støtte ændringsforslagets intention om at bringe reglerne up-to-date og at give et bedre samarbejde på tværs af landegrænser. Derudover støtter ITD op om IRU's positioner i forhold til forslaget. I forhold til de enkelte artikler har vi følgende kommentarer: Artikel 3: ITD kan…

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Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, 18 May 2021

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission's Roadmap for the revision of the current Directive on driving licences, published on 23 April 2021. As the global advocate for motorcycling and riders, the FIM supports the…

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Deutscher Verkehrssicherheitsrat (DVR) e.V., 31 May 2023

see attached file

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UL GmbH, 31 May 2023

UL Solutions respectfully submits these comments in response to the legislative proposal on Driving licenses, amending Directive (EU) 2022/2561, Regulation (EU) 2018/1724, and repealing Directive (EU) 2006/126/EC & Regulation (EU) No 383/2012. UL Solutions (hereafter ULS) helps companies to…

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Österreichischer Automobil-, Motorrad- und Touring Club, 31 May 2023

Der Österreichische Automobil-, Motorrad- und Touring-Club (ÖAMTC) ist Österreichs größter Mobilitätsclub und vertritt die Interessen von über zwei Millionen Mitgliedern. Der Schutz der Rechte von Konsument:innen, Autofahrer:innen, sonstigen mobilen Menschen und Reisenden ist dem ÖAMTC besonders…

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European Caravan Federation, 30 May 2023

The European Caravan Federation (ECF) is the umbrella organisation representing the national organisations of the European RV Industry. Membership of the ECF consists of 16 caravanning federations and numerous national members of the caravanning industry within the EU member states. These members…

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European Caravan Federation, 21 May 2021

The ECF is the umbrella organisation representing the national organisations of the European Caravanning Industry. Motor caravan tourism should be accessible to all generations and without any unnecessary restrictions. Therefore, all holders of the B driving licence should be given the opportunity…

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Deutscher Verkehrssicherheitsrat (DVR) e.V., 21 May 2021

Der Deutsche Verkehrssicherheitsrat begrüßt die anstehende Überarbeitung der Führerscheinrichtlinie. Hinsichtlich der angestrebten Ziele, die im Inception Impact Assessment genannt werden, sollte mit berücksichtigt werden: Zum Ziel 1: Einführung von driver improvement Kurse für auffällige Fahrer…

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UL GmbH, 21 May 2021

UL’s response to European Commission request for input on the Revision of the Directive on driving licences. In this memo, UL would like to specifically respond to the following objective and policy option: Page 2, Objective 5: enable the recognition of digital driving licences among Member States…

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Österreichischer Automobil-, Motorrad- und Touring Club, 19 May 2021

Der ÖAMTC begrüßt die Zielsetzungen zur Überarbeitung der EU RL über den Führerschein. Die Rahmenbedingungen für den Führerscheinerwerb in der Union sollten folgenden Vorgaben entsprechen: Sicherheit - Diskriminierungsfreiheit - Nachhaltigkeit - Leistbarkeit - Modernität. Da die Aktualisierungen…

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European Quadricycle League, 30 May 2023

L'association EQUAL ( European Quadricycle League) représente les constructeurs de quadricycles ( catégories L6eB quadricycles légers et L7eC quadricycles lourds). Elle accueille avec intérêt le projet de révision de la directive 2006-126, et se satisfait des points suivants : - maintien d'un…

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Fédération Nationale de l'Automobile, 28 May 2023

The Fédération Nationale de l'Automobile (FNA) has been the professional organisation representing companies in the automotive, motorcycle and mobility services sector since 1921. It supports entrepreneurs and craftsmen in the automotive and mobility, in particular driving schools represented by…

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European Council of Optometry and Optics, 23 May 2023

The European Council of Optometry and Optics (ECOO) supports the objectives of the Driving Licence Directive, and the two primary objectives behind the current proposed revision of the Driving Licence Directive: to improve road safety and to facilitate free movement by removing or avoiding…

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Federation of European Motorcyclists' Associations, 20 Apr 2023

FEMA welcomes the proposal for a revision of the third driving licence directive 2006/126/EC (3DLD) and supports the intention of the European Commission to improve road safety, further reduce administrative burdens, and facilitate the freedom of movement. The digital driving licence can be an…

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Fédération Nationale de l'Automobile, 20 May 2021

FNA Contribution 1. FNA welcomes the EU Commission new initiative, whose aim is to tackle key problems that have been identified in the study on the implementation of the Directive 2006/126/EC in particular those related to update the current rules and procedures on drivers’ testing and training…

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European Quadricycle League, 20 May 2021

EQUAL représente les constructeurs européens de quadricycle (catégories L6eB et L7eC), et salue les objectifs de la Commission Européenne en matière de sécurité routière tout en promouvant un cadre harmonisé d'accès à la conduite et à la mobilité individuelle. Ce cadre harmonisé est fondamental…

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Federation of European Motorcyclists' Associations, 5 May 2021

See the attached file.

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Sveriges Bussföretag, 31 May 2023

Bifogat finns Sveriges Bussföretags synpunkter på Kommissionens förslag på översyn av körkortsdirektivet.

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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE BODY AND TRAILER BUILDING INDUSTRY, 30 May 2023

CLCCR, the International Association of the Body and Trailer Building Industry, is pleased that the commission has made a proposal for driving licences. To make the text in the new directive clear and also in line with regulation about the vehicle type approval CLCCR has some feedback on the…

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Sveriges MotorCyklister, 30 May 2023

Hej! Sveriges MotorCyklister (SMC) har tagit del av EU Kommissionens förslag till ett nytt körkortsdirektiv om vissa körkortsåterkallelsers effekt inom unionen. SMC konstaterar besviket att inga ändringar har tillförts gällande delen som berör körkort för motorcyklar och mopeder trots många inspel…

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Trailer Industrie Verband e.V., 24 May 2023

From the point of view of the TIV, which represents the interests of a large number of O1 and O2 trailer manufacturers and their suppliers, the draft version of the new Directive on Driving Licences still leaves a lot of room for improvement. In the following, we would like to concentrate on…

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MOVING International Road Safety Association e.V., 21 May 2021

On behalf of Moving. MOVING believes that the possibilities offered by modern ICT training tools and methods, which have largely proven their efficiency and reliability have to be resolutely supported and embraced both by driving schools and competent authorities. Good practices in making use of…

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Trailer Industrie Verband e.V., 19 May 2021

The TIV industrial association The Trailer Industrie Verband e. V. (TIV), founded in 2015, represents the interests of manufacturers of O1 and O2 trailers (up to 3,500 kg maximum authorized mass, caravans excluded) and their suppliers. The association has its headquarters in Berlin. It currently…

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Sveriges MotorCyklister, 5 May 2021

SMC, Sveriges MotorCyklister (the Swedish Motorcyclists’ Associations) represents 150 000 motorcylists in Sweden which is 25 % of the motorcycle owners in Sweden. The goals for SMC are to make it possible for users of powered two-wheelers to ride their motorcycle in an appropriate way with…

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Eurosmart, 31 May 2023

Eurosmart, the leading European association representing the digital security industry, welcomes the European Commissions approach to give citizens the choice of their driving licence format. This technology-agnostic standpoint aligns with a holistic vision of inclusion without discrimination and…

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Българска ИТС Асоциация, 31 May 2023

От Българска ИТС Асоциация правим следните бележки по проекта на директива: 1. В Чл. 10, параграф 2, е предвидено Срокът на административна валидност на свидетелствата за управление, издадени от държавите членки, е, както следва: а) 15 години за категории AM, A1, A2, A, B, B1 и BE; б) пет години за…

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Fédération Internationale des Clubs de Motorhomes, 24 May 2023

For the attention of the Honourable Members of the European Parliament and High Representatives of the European Council The IFMC, as a 47 year old motor-home user clubs umbrella association covering 10 countries (including UK and Switzerland), welcomes the intention of the European Commission to…

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WBO Verband Baden-Württembergischer Omnibusunternehmen e. V., 23 May 2023

Aus Sicht der Bus-Branche sind folgende drei Themen im Vorschlagsentwurf bislang unberücksichtigt geblieben: 1) Anpassung der Mindestalter-Vorschriften für Busfahrpersonal, 2) Anpassung der Definition der Führerscheinkategorie D1 an das Zulassungsrecht der UN ECE R 107, 3) Aufhebung des…

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Raúl Alberto Sousa, 28 Apr 2023

1. The proposal of a self-assessment for eyesight as a requirement for driving licence raises several concerns about the road safety and the eye health of the population. As optometrists, we are aware of the importance of regular eye examinations, not only to detect and correct refractive errors,…

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Koninklijke RAI Vereniging, 21 May 2021

De Koninklijke RAI Vereniging (RAI Vereniging) verwelkomt de doelstelling van de Europese Commissie om de bewegingsvrijheid van burgers en de verkeersveiligheid te verbeteren door middel van de herziening van de huidige Rijbewijzenrichtlijn (3DLD). RAI Vereniging is van mening dat het Europese…

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Marianne Formation SAS, 21 May 2021

Ornikar/Onroad is pleased to contribute to the revision of Directive 2006/126/EC -commonly known as the “Driving License Directive” (DLD)- by sharing its perspective as an increasingly important stakeholder in driving education, the digital driving schools.

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Global Institute for Structure relevance, Anonymity and Decentralisation i.G., 21 May 2021

GISAD begrüßt die Initiative der europäischen Kommission, die Richtlinien für Führerscheine in Europa zu vereinheitlichen. Allerdings sollte das Führerscheinkonzept auf die zukünftigen Möglichkeiten des autonomen Fahrens angepasst werden. Für solche Verkehrsteilnehmer, welche nicht mehr oder…

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, 20 May 2021

Opticians/optometrists have an important role to play in improving road safety in the EU as they carry out relevant eye examinations, encourage frequent vision checks and work towards harmonising the standard of eye health in drivers across Europe. Annex III of Directive 2006/126/EC sets out the…

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BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products), 18 May 2021

BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) produces motor tricycles with a power exceeding 15 kW (L5e) sold in the EU. We welcome the Commission’s revision of the current Directive on Driving Licences (3DLD), with the objective to improve the freedom of movement and road safety. We believe further…

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Raúl Alberto Sousa, 14 May 2021

Os optometristas têm um importante papel a desempenhar na melhoria da segurança rodoviária na UE, uma vez que prestam cuidados primários para a saúde da visão, incentivam avaliações frequentes de visão e trabalham no sentido de harmonizar o padrão dos requisitos físicos na área da visão dos…