Driving licences, amending Directive (EU) 2022/2561 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Regulation (EU) 2018/1724 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulation (EU) No 383/2012

Wording as published by the EP, in English.

1. Amendment 239 · Draft legislative actRejected

   Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a

   Tabled by Jörgen Warborn · PPE

   (a) 16 years for categories Removed: AM, A1 and B1;

2. Amendment 240 · Draft legislative actRejected

   Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

   Tabled by Jörgen Warborn · PPE

   Added: (a a) 15 years for category AM;

3. Amendment 242 · Draft legislative actAdopted

   Recital 18

   Tabled by Peter Lundgren · ECR

   … test should be based on these concepts and the minimum standards of Removed: physical and mental fitness for driving such vehicles should be specified. Added: Such requirements should take into account the different practices in use in all Member States.

4. Amendment 243 · Draft legislative actAdopted

   Recital 18 a (new)

   Tabled by Peter Lundgren · ECR

   Added: (18 a) Currently, when issuing driving licences for group 1, namely for drivers of vehicles of categories A, A1, A2, AM, B, B1 and BE, most Member States have established some form of fitness check to drive, beyond the eyesight test. Such a check may vary from a self-assessment form to a medical examination, carried out by general practitioner or a specialist doctor or a testing centre. When renewing driving licences for group 1, few Member States require a medical examination. There are also few Member States that have established a national mechanism for reporting significant changes in the fitness to drive. In general, when issuing and renewing driving licences for group 2, namely for drivers of vehicles of categories C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1 and D1E, the requirements are more stringent and detailed, by mandating a medical examination.

5. Amendment 243 · Draft legislative actAdopted

   Recital 18 a (new)

   Tabled by Peter Lundgren · ECR

   Added: (18 a) Currently, when issuing driving licences for group 1, namely for drivers of vehicles of categories A, A1, A2, AM, B, B1 and BE, most Member States have established some form of fitness check to drive, beyond the eyesight test. Such a check may vary from a self-assessment form to a medical examination, carried out by general practitioner or a specialist doctor or a testing centre. When renewing driving licences for group 1, few Member States require a medical examination. There are also few Member States that have established a national mechanism for reporting significant changes in the fitness to drive. In general, when issuing and renewing driving licences for group 2, namely for drivers of vehicles of categories C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1 and D1E, the requirements are more stringent and detailed, by mandating a medical examination.

6. Amendment 244 · Draft legislative actRejected

   Recital 19

   Tabled by Peter Lundgren · ECR

   (19) Proof of compliance with minimum standards of Removed: physical and mental fitness for driving by drivers of vehicles used for the transport of … into account the specific responsibility of drivers of such vehicles. Member States Removed: should be allowed to impose Added: may introduce medical examinations as a guarantee of compliance with the minimum standards of Removed: physical and mental fitness for driving other power-driven vehicles. For reasons of transparency, such examinations Removed: should coincide with a Added: may coincide with renewal of driving licences.

7. Amendment 247 · Draft legislative actAdopted

   Recital 35 a (new)

   Tabled by Peter Lundgren · ECR

   Added: (35 a) During the preparations for the review of this directive, the Commission should take into consideration to the fullest extent that Member States have different geographical and societal challenges they face when aiming to improve road safety. Indeed, while some Member States are successfully aiming to enforce road traffic rules through the so-called demerit point systems, others are choosing different methods, such as imposing stricter sanctions immediately or putting more effort into targeted enforcement and prevention campaigns. Moreover, account should also be taken of the fact that demerit point systems themselves can be significantly different between Member States that choose to apply them. As such, resources and attention should be directed to other measures which can increase road safety, while also letting Member States address their diverse challenges in ways they believe to be the most efficient.

8. Amendment 248 · Draft legislative actRejected

   Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 2 – indent 1

   Tabled by Peter Lundgren, Charlie Weimers, Johan Nissinen · ECR

   – Removed: two-wheel vehicles or three-wheel Added: two-, three- or four-wheel vehicles with a maximum design speed of not more than 45 km/h …

9. Amendment 251 · Draft legislative actRejected

   Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c

   Tabled by Peter Lundgren, Charlie Weimers, Johan Nissinen · ECR

   … drivers below 21 years old holding a driving licence granted for category Removed: B1. Added: AM.

10. Amendment 252 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1

    Tabled by Peter Lundgren · ECR

    as regards category AM they have passed a theory test only; Added: while respecting the principle of subsidiarity, Member States may require applicants to Removed: pass a test of skills and behaviour and a medical examination for this category. Added: fulfill further conditions. They shall inform the Commission thereof.

11. Amendment 254 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 10 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

    Tabled by Peter Lundgren · ECR

    Removed: When Added: While respecting the principle of subsidiarity, when issuing or renewing driving licences in categories AM, A, A1, A2, B, Removed: B1 and BE, Added: B1, BE and T, Member States may require an examination applying the minimum standards of Removed: physical and mental fitness for driving set out in Annex III instead of the self-assessment … the medical examination shall cover all the medical incapacities mentioned in Annex Removed: III. Added: III

12. Amendment 256 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Article 10 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

    Tabled by Peter Lundgren · ECR

    Added: While respecting the principle of subsidiarity, when renewing driving licences in categories AM, A, A1, A2, B, B1, BE and T Member States may require an examination applying the minimum standards of fitness for driving set out in Annex III or the self-assessment laid down in point 3 of that Annex or any other form of assessment to drive in accordance with the national system in place in the Member State of normal residence. They shall inform the Commission thereof.

13. Amendment 256 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Article 10 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

    Tabled by Peter Lundgren · ECR

    Added: While respecting the principle of subsidiarity, when renewing driving licences in categories AM, A, A1, A2, B, B1, BE and T Member States may require an examination applying the minimum standards of fitness for driving set out in Annex III or the self-assessment laid down in point 3 of that Annex or any other form of assessment to drive in accordance with the national system in place in the Member State of normal residence. They shall inform the Commission thereof.

14. Amendment 264 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)

    Tabled by Karima Delli · Verts/ALE

    Added: (11 a) ‘alternatively fuelled vehicles’ means a motor vehicle powered wholly or in part by an alternative fuel and which has been approved under the framework of Regulation EU 2018/858, as defined in Article 2 of Council Directive 96/53/EC;

15. Amendment 266 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a

    Tabled by Karima Delli · Verts/ALE

    (a) they have Added: successfully completed at least the minimum theoretical and practical instruction requirements and subsequently passed a test of skills and behaviour and a theoretical Removed: test Added: test, and who meet the minimum standards of physical and mental fitness for Removed: driving , Added: driving, in accordance with the provisions of Annexes II and III;

16. Amendment 267 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 14 – paragraph 1

    Tabled by Karima Delli · Verts/ALE

    … Member States shall issue driving licences, in accordance with Article 10(1), for Removed: categories B and C Added: category B and may issue them for categories C and C1, marked with the Union code 98.02 specified in Annex I, Part E, to applicants who have reached the age of 17 years. Added: Member States making use of such provision, shall mutually recognise licences of drivers issued under the conditions established therein.

17. Amendment 270 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new)

    Tabled by Karima Delli · Verts/ALE

    Added: 4 a. Member States may establish a feedback session for the novice driver with an instructor at the end of probationary period, as a means of certification of its conclusion, in order to enable the waiving of any related restrictions.

18. Amendment 271 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 16 a (new)

    Tabled by Karima Delli · Verts/ALE

    Added: Article16a Instructors 1. Member States shall establish, without prejudice to the options already existing in their national systems for the rest of the driving learning period, a minimum amount of hours of driving instruction, both theoretical and practical, by a professional instructor prior to the respective tests. This professional driving instruction shall incorporate the basics of first aid on the road, including CPR, as well as adequate notions of eco-driving and safe interaction with vulnerable users. Member States may alternatively establish the option of omitting the first aid instruction part, provided a certified first aid practical training, which shall include CPR, has been completed. 2. Driving instructors shall meet minimum standards. By 2 years after the entry into force of this directive, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 21, in order to lay down specific requirements with regard to instruction, which shall encompass at least: (a) required competences for driving instructors; (b) general conditions; (c) initial qualifications; (d) quality guarantee and lifelong learning; (e) acquired rights; The Commission may subsequently amend those delegated acts in order to take account of technical, operational or scientific developments. 3. Driving instructors already working as such before [...the entry into force of this Directive] shall be subject only to the requirements concerning quality assurance and regular periodic training measures.

19. Amendment 271 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 16 a (new)

    Tabled by Karima Delli · Verts/ALE

    Added: Article16a Instructors 1. Member States shall establish, without prejudice to the options already existing in their national systems for the rest of the driving learning period, a minimum amount of hours of driving instruction, both theoretical and practical, by a professional instructor prior to the respective tests. This professional driving instruction shall incorporate the basics of first aid on the road, including CPR, as well as adequate notions of eco-driving and safe interaction with vulnerable users. Member States may alternatively establish the option of omitting the first aid instruction part, provided a certified first aid practical training, which shall include CPR, has been completed. 2. Driving instructors shall meet minimum standards. By 2 years after the entry into force of this directive, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 21, in order to lay down specific requirements with regard to instruction, which shall encompass at least: (a) required competences for driving instructors; (b) general conditions; (c) initial qualifications; (d) quality guarantee and lifelong learning; (e) acquired rights; The Commission may subsequently amend those delegated acts in order to take account of technical, operational or scientific developments. 3. Driving instructors already working as such before [...the entry into force of this Directive] shall be subject only to the requirements concerning quality assurance and regular periodic training measures.

20. Amendment 271 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 16 a (new)

    Tabled by Karima Delli · Verts/ALE

    Added: Article16a Instructors 1. Member States shall establish, without prejudice to the options already existing in their national systems for the rest of the driving learning period, a minimum amount of hours of driving instruction, both theoretical and practical, by a professional instructor prior to the respective tests. This professional driving instruction shall incorporate the basics of first aid on the road, including CPR, as well as adequate notions of eco-driving and safe interaction with vulnerable users. Member States may alternatively establish the option of omitting the first aid instruction part, provided a certified first aid practical training, which shall include CPR, has been completed. 2. Driving instructors shall meet minimum standards. By 2 years after the entry into force of this directive, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 21, in order to lay down specific requirements with regard to instruction, which shall encompass at least: (a) required competences for driving instructors; (b) general conditions; (c) initial qualifications; (d) quality guarantee and lifelong learning; (e) acquired rights; The Commission may subsequently amend those delegated acts in order to take account of technical, operational or scientific developments. 3. Driving instructors already working as such before [...the entry into force of this Directive] shall be subject only to the requirements concerning quality assurance and regular periodic training measures.

21. Amendment 272 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Recital 16 a (new)

    Tabled by Petar Vitanov, Achille Variati · S&D

    Added: (16 a) The combination of an adequate minimum age for licences in each category, that facilitates both mobility independence of young drivers and their eventual timely access to professional driving, and stricter conditions for novice drivers regarding inter alia alcohol limits, may benefit road safety. A limitation in the vehicle power allowed during probationary period for category B could have a positive impact in reducing speeding accidents and their severity and contribute partially to the achievement of "Vision Zero”.

22. Amendment 273 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Recital 28

    Tabled by Petar Vitanov, Achille Variati · S&D

    (28) Removed: A Union-wide Added: An accompanied driving scheme Removed: should Added: could be introduced for Removed: certain driving licence categories, Added: driving licence categories B, C and C1 , in order to improve road safety. Added: Member States are to retain the choice to decide if this is applied or not, while mutual recognition should apply between Member States implementing the measure. The rules of such a system should provide the possibility of applicants …

23. Amendment 274 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Recital 29

    Tabled by Petar Vitanov, Achille Variati · S&D

    Removed: (29) The accompanied driving scheme should, without prejudice to its overall goal of improving road safety, make the profession of truck driver more accessible and appealing to younger generations, in order to broaden their occupational possibilities, and to help tackle the driver shortage within the Union. Therefore, it should cover category C driving licences and their prerequisite B category licences. Added: deleted

24. Amendment 280 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

    Tabled by Petar Vitanov, Achille Variati · S&D

    (b) category A1 motorcycles under a licence for category Removed: B. Added: B, subject to the requirements of minimum practical training for motorbike categories as laid down in paragraph 2(e).

25. Amendment 281 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 10 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

    Tabled by Petar Vitanov, Achille Variati · S&D

    … in categories AM, A, A1, A2, B, B1 and BE, Member States Removed: may Added: shall require an examination applying the minimum standards of physical and mental fitness for driving set out in Annex Removed: III instead of the self-assessment laid down in point 3 of that Annex. Added: III. In that case, the medical examination shall cover all the medical incapacities mentioned in Annex III. Added: The Member States shall designate the competent medical authority and set the modalities of the medical examination

26. Amendment 282 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 11 – paragraph 2

    Tabled by Petar Vitanov, Achille Variati · S&D

    … the holder of a driving licence issued by another Member State and, Added: including in relation to reaching the threshold of demerit points under their national demerit point system, if necessary, exchange the licence for that purpose.

27. Amendment 283 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 13 a (new)

    Tabled by Petar Vitanov, Achille Variati · S&D

    Added: Article 13a Demerit point system Member States may establish a demerit point system that best suits their needs and particularities, including a set of fixed penalties for at least the major road safety related offences included in the [Proposal for a Directive on cross-border enforcement of traffic offences 2023/0052(COD)]. Member States may introduce stricter penalties under their demerit point systems during a probationary period for newly-licenced drivers. Member States may also establish bonification schemes for good behaviour and non-recurrent patterns for minor offences. The Commission may issue guidelines on best practices and provide references to facilitate mutual recognition and cross-border enforcement between Member States willing to cooperate, including through RESPER.

28. Amendment 284 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 14 – paragraph 1

    Tabled by Petar Vitanov, Achille Variati · S&D

    … of derogation from Article 7(1), points (b) and (d) respectively, Member States Removed: shall Added: may issue driving licences, in accordance with Article 10(1), for categories Removed: B Added: B, C and C1 and C marked with the Union code 98.02 specified in Annex I, Part E, to applicants who have reached the age of 17 years. Added: Member States making use of the provisions of paragraph 1, shall mutually recognise licences of drivers issued under the conditions established therein.

29. Amendment 286 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)

    Tabled by Petar Vitanov, Achille Variati · S&D

    Added: 2 a. Member States may establish specific rules applicable to novice drivers of category B licences regarding the mass and engine power of vehicles, by restricting the maximum authorised net power to 55 kW/t with an absolute maximum of 200 kW, during probationary period. Member States shall lay down rules on penalties for novice drivers regarding the maximum authorised mass and engine power of vehicle driven and take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. Those penalties shall be effective, proportionate, dissuasive and non-discriminatory.

30. Amendment 287 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 16 a (new)

    Tabled by Petar Vitanov, Achille Variati · S&D

    Added: Article16a Instructors 1. Driving instructors shall meet minimum standards. By 2 years after the entry into force of this directive, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 21, in order to define specific requirements with regard to instruction, which shall encompass at least: (a) required competences for driving instructors; (b) general conditions; (c) initial qualifications; (d) quality guarantee and lifelong learning; (e) acquired rights; The Commission may subsequently amend those delegated acts in order to take account of technical, operational or scientific developments. 2. Driving instructors already working as such before [...the entry into force of this Directive] shall be subject only to the requirements concerning quality assurance and regular periodic training measures.

31. Amendment 288 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Annex III – point 9

    Tabled by Emmanuel Maurel · The Left

    Removed: [...] Added: deleted (Deletion of point 9, Cardiovascular diseases)

32. Amendment 289 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Annex III – point 10

    Tabled by Emmanuel Maurel · The Left

    Removed: [...] Added: deleted (Deletion of point 10, Diabetes mellitus)

33. Amendment 290 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Annex III – point 11 – paragraph 3

    Tabled by Emmanuel Maurel · The Left

    Removed: OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA SYNDROME (2) For the purpose of the following points: ‘moderate obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome’ means a number of apnoeas and hypopnoeas per hour (Apnoea-Hypopnoea Index) between 15 and 29; ‘severe obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome’ means an Apnoea-Hypopnoea Index of 30 or more, both associated with excessive daytime sleepiness. (3) Applicants or drivers in whom a moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome is suspected shall be referred for further authorised medical advice before a driving licence is issued or renewed. They may be advised not to drive until confirmation of the diagnosis. (4) Driving licences may be issued to applicants or drivers with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome who show adequate control of their condition and compliance with appropriate treatment and improvement of sleepiness, if any, confirmed by authorised medical opinion. (5) Applicants or drivers with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome under treatment shall be subject to a periodic medical review, at intervals not exceeding three years for drivers of group 1 and one year for drivers of group 2, with a view to establish the level of compliance with the treatment, the need for continuing the treatment and continued good vigilance. Added: deleted

34. Amendment 291 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Annex III – point 16

    Tabled by Emmanuel Maurel · The Left

    Removed: 16. The following rules apply to applicants with renal disorders. Group 1: (1) Driving licences may be issued or renewed for applicants and drivers with serious renal insufficiency subject to authorised medical opinion and regular medical check-ups. Group 2 (2) Save in exceptional cases duly justified by authorised medical opinion, and subject to regular medical check-ups, driving licences shall not be issued to or renewed for applicants or drivers with serious and irreversible renal deficiency. Added: deleted

35. Amendment 296 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b

    Tabled by Elena Kountoura · The Left

    (b) 18 years for categories Added: A1, A2, B, BE, C1 and C1E;

36. Amendment 297 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

    Tabled by Elena Kountoura · The Left

    2. Member States may raise Removed: or lower the minimum age for issuing a driving licence:

37. Amendment 298 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a

    Tabled by Elena Kountoura · The Left

    (a) for category AM Removed: down to 14 years or up to 18 years;

38. Amendment 299 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

    Tabled by Elena Kountoura · The Left

    Added: (c a) for category A2 up to 20 years

39. Amendment 300 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point e

    Tabled by Elena Kountoura · The Left

    … licences issued for any category shall be valid for vehicles in category Removed: AM. Added: AM conditional upon the successful completion of minimum requirements of motorcycle practical training or test of skills and behavior, except for holders of A1, A2 and A licences. . However, for driving licences issued on its territory, a Member State may …

40. Amendment 301 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

    Tabled by Elena Kountoura · The Left

    (b) category A1 motorcycles under a licence for category Removed: B. Added: B , subject to the requirements of minimum practical training or test of skills and behaviours for motorbike categories .

41. Amendment 302 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 14

    Tabled by Elena Kountoura · The Left

    Removed: Article 14 Accompanied driving scheme 1. By way of derogation from Article 7(1), points (b) and (d) respectively, Member States shall issue driving licences, in accordance with Article 10(1), for categories B and C marked with the Union code 98.02 specified in Annex I, Part E, to applicants who have reached the age of 17 years. 2. Holders of a driving licence marked with the Union code 98.02 who have not reached the age of 18 years shall only drive when accompanied by a person who meets the following conditions: (a) has a minimum age of 25 years; (b) holds a driving licence of the relevant category issued more than five years ago; (c) has not been subject to a driving disqualification over the last five years; (d) has not been subject to a decision in the field of criminal law resulting from a road-traffic related offence; (e) in the case of a vehicle of category C has the qualification and training provided by Directive (EU) 2022/2561. 3. Member States may require the identification of the accompanying persons referred to in the paragraph 2 in order to ensure compliance with this Article. Member States may limit the number of possible accompanying persons. 4. Member States may apply additional conditions for the issuance of a driving licence marked with the Union code 98.02 to applicants who have not reached the age of 18 years. They shall inform the Commission thereof. The Commission shall make this information available to the public. Added: deleted

42. Amendment 304 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 23

    Tabled by Elena Kountoura · The Left

    Removed: Article 23 Amendments to Directive (EU) 2022/2561 In Article 5(2) of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, the following point (c) is added: ‘(c) from the age of 17, a vehicle in licence category C, provided they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1) and only under the conditions laid down in Article 14(2) of Directive [REFERENCE-TO-THIS-DIRECTIVE]; Added: deleted

43. Amendment 307 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Recital 19

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    (19) Proof of compliance with minimum standards of Removed: physical and mental fitness for driving by drivers of vehicles used for the transport of … into account the specific responsibility of drivers of such vehicles. Member States Removed: should be allowed to impose Added: may introduce medical examinations as a guarantee of compliance with the minimum standards of Removed: physical and mental fitness for driving other power-driven vehicles. For reasons of transparency, such examinations Removed: should coincide with a Added: may coincide with renewal of driving licences.

44. Amendment 307 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Recital 19

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    (19) Proof of compliance with minimum standards of Removed: physical and mental fitness for driving by drivers of vehicles used for the transport of … into account the specific responsibility of drivers of such vehicles. Member States Removed: should be allowed to impose Added: may introduce medical examinations as a guarantee of compliance with the minimum standards of Removed: physical and mental fitness for driving other power-driven vehicles. For reasons of transparency, such examinations Removed: should coincide with a Added: may coincide with renewal of driving licences.

45. Amendment 312 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Article 1 – paragraph 2

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    2. Removed: This Added: Without prejudice to Article 12a (new) and Article 20 of this Directive as well as the right of Member States to add national categories to the driving licences that they issue in accordance with Annex I this Directive does not apply to Removed: power-driven vehicles running on wheels or tracks, having at least two axles, the principal function of which lies in their tractive power, which are specially designed to pull, push, carry or operate certain tools, machines or trailers used in connection with agricultural or forestry operations, and the use of which for carrying persons or goods by road or drawing, on the road, vehicles used for the carriage of persons or goods is only a secondary function. Added: self-propelled mobile machinery falling within the scope of Directive 2006/42/EC, that is designed or constructed with the purpose of performing work, such as non-road mobile machinery as defined by [Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of non-road mobile machinery circulating on public roads and amending Regulation (2023/0090(COD)].

46. Amendment 318 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 10 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    Added: While respecting the principle of subsidiarity, when renewing driving licences in categories AM, A, A1, A2, B, B1, BE and T Member States may require an examination applying the minimum standards of fitness for driving set out in Annex III or the self-assessment laid down in point 3 of that Annex or any other form of assessment to drive in accordance with the national system in place in the Member State of normal residence. They shall inform the Commission thereof.

47. Amendment 322 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    Added: In Article 5, paragraph 3, point a is replaced by following: ‘(a) from the age of 21: (i) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(2). Any Member State may authorise drivers of vehicles in driving licence categories D1 and D1 + E to drive such vehicles within its territory from the age of 18, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers. (ii) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers.

48. Amendment 322 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    Added: In Article 5, paragraph 3, point a is replaced by following: ‘(a) from the age of 21: (i) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(2). Any Member State may authorise drivers of vehicles in driving licence categories D1 and D1 + E to drive such vehicles within its territory from the age of 18, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers. (ii) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers.

49. Amendment 322 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    Added: In Article 5, paragraph 3, point a is replaced by following: ‘(a) from the age of 21: (i) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(2). Any Member State may authorise drivers of vehicles in driving licence categories D1 and D1 + E to drive such vehicles within its territory from the age of 18, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers. (ii) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers.

50. Amendment 322 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    Added: In Article 5, paragraph 3, point a is replaced by following: ‘(a) from the age of 21: (i) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(2). Any Member State may authorise drivers of vehicles in driving licence categories D1 and D1 + E to drive such vehicles within its territory from the age of 18, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers. (ii) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers.

51. Amendment 322 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    Added: In Article 5, paragraph 3, point a is replaced by following: ‘(a) from the age of 21: (i) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(2). Any Member State may authorise drivers of vehicles in driving licence categories D1 and D1 + E to drive such vehicles within its territory from the age of 18, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers. (ii) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers.

52. Amendment 322 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    Added: In Article 5, paragraph 3, point a is replaced by following: ‘(a) from the age of 21: (i) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(2). Any Member State may authorise drivers of vehicles in driving licence categories D1 and D1 + E to drive such vehicles within its territory from the age of 18, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers. (ii) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers.

53. Amendment 322 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    Added: In Article 5, paragraph 3, point a is replaced by following: ‘(a) from the age of 21: (i) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(2). Any Member State may authorise drivers of vehicles in driving licence categories D1 and D1 + E to drive such vehicles within its territory from the age of 18, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers. (ii) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers.

54. Amendment 322 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    Added: In Article 5, paragraph 3, point a is replaced by following: ‘(a) from the age of 21: (i) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(2). Any Member State may authorise drivers of vehicles in driving licence categories D1 and D1 + E to drive such vehicles within its territory from the age of 18, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers. (ii) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to: - 19 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561; - 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of CPC in accordance with Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561, and drive such vehicles without passengers or on lines of less than 50 km with passengers.

55. Amendment 323 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Article 23 – paragraph 1 b (new)

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    Added: In Article 5, paragraph 3, point b is deleted: '(b) from the age of 23, a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(2).’.

56. Amendment 326 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    Added: 1 a. Member States shall adopt and publish, by [date-of-adoption+4 months] at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with Article 9 paragraph 2 of this Directive. They shall apply those provisions from [date-of-adoption+4 months].

57. Amendment 327 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Annex III – subheading 1

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    MINIMUM STANDARDS OF Removed: PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FITNESS FOR DRIVING A POWER-DRIVEN VEHICLE

58. Amendment 329 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Annex III – point 3 – paragraph 1

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    Applicants shall perform Removed: a self-assessment of their physical and mental fitness Added: either a self-assessment or a medical examination for driving a power-driven Removed: vehicle. Added: vehicle in accordance with the national system in place in the Member State of normal residence.

59. Amendment 331 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Annex III – point 3 – paragraph 3

    Tabled by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · PPE

    Removed: Drivers shall Added: When renewing driving licences, drivers may be subject to Removed: the same procedure when their driving licences are renewed. Added: a medical examination for driving a power-driven vehicle, the self-assessment or any other form of assessment of fitness to drive in accordance with the national system in place in the Member State of normal residence.

60. Amendment 335 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5

    Tabled by Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Jens Gieseke, Thomas Rudner +47 · ECR PPE MEPs

    Added: While respecting the principle of subsidiarity, Member States may limit the period of administrative validity of individual driving licences for any Removed: category Added: category, while considering medical fitness condition and ability to drive safely in accordance with Annex III, in case it is found necessary to apply an increased frequency of medical checks or other specific measures, including restrictions for traffic Removed: offenders. Added: offenders, in order to further improve road safety measures.

61. Amendment 336 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Article 10 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

    Tabled by Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Jens Gieseke, Thomas Rudner +47 · Members

    Removed: When Added: While respecting the principle of subsidiarity, when issuing or renewing driving licences in categories AM, A, A1, A2, B, B1 and Removed: BE, Added: BE and T, Member States may require an examination applying the minimum standards of physical …

62. Amendment 339 · Draft legislative actAdopted

    Annex III – subheading 3

    Tabled by Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Jens Gieseke, Thomas Rudner +46 · ECR PPE MEPs

    Removed: MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS Added: FITNESS FOR DRIVING A POWER-DRIVEN VEHICLE

63. Amendment 342 · Draft legislative actRejected

    Annex III – point 5

    Tabled by Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Jens Gieseke, Elsi Katainen +38 · Members

    Removed: 5. The standards set by Member States for the issuance or any subsequent renewal of driving licences may be stricter than those set out in this Annex. Added: deleted