Mobile driving licences, self-assessment of fitness to drive and a probationary period for novice drivers are some of the changes MEPs voted on
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00:00 The European Parliament has adopted plans to update driving license rules to improve
00:05 road safety.
00:06 The proposals include mobile licenses and the possibility of mandatory health checks
00:11 for new and renewed driving licenses.
00:13 The plans were approved by 339 votes in favor, 240 against and 37 abstentions.
00:19 "The European Parliament was allowed to exercise its right to see a better driving for beginners.
00:28 The health checks in Spain and the administrative extension of the driver's license also contribute
00:35 to increased safety.
00:37 We are in favor of the fact that all 15 years this driving license should be checked."
00:42 MEPs agreed with drivers assessing their own fitness to drive when a driving license is
00:48 being issued or renewed.
00:50 Letting EU countries decide if it should be replaced by a medical examination.
00:54 Also a digital driving license will be introduced to be available on mobile phones.
01:01 Inexperienced drivers would also have to undergo a probationary driving period of at least
01:06 two years.
01:11 Driving licenses should be valid for at least 15 years for motorcycles and cars and five
01:15 years for trucks and buses.
01:19 The draft will be followed up by the new Parliament after the European elections on the 6th to
01:24 9th of June.
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