"Currently, around 20,000 people lose their lives on EU roads every year. The EU seeks to reach zero road deaths by 2050. These include imposing EU-wide bans on drivers who lose their licence - but also ends the practice of countries issuing 'licences for life'. Instead a driving licence issued in an EU country will be valid for 15 years - and then drivers will have to get it renewed."
"Each EU member state now has three years to decide on the process they want to use, and introduce the system. Some EU countries already require medical tests for older drivers while other countries around Europe - such as the UK - require older drivers to renew their licence, but don't impose a medical test. The Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Finland, Greece and the Czech Republic all require older drivers to take a medical in order to keep their licence"
The European Parliament adopted regulations that make EU-issued driving licences valid for 15 years, replacing lifetime licences. The rules allow member states to require a medical examination as part of licence renewal, though countries may choose alternative assessments such as self-assessment forms. Member states may shorten validity and impose more frequent checks for drivers over 65 and mandate refresher courses. Each EU country has three years to implement chosen renewal procedures. The changes aim to improve road safety, reduce annual road deaths (around 20,000 currently), and support the EU goal of zero road deaths by 2050.
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