On the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 2025/… as regards certain driving disqualifications
A-10-2025-0193
Committee on Transport and Tourism · Rapporteur: Matteo Ricci
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Parliament approves the Council position at first reading on a directive amending Directive (EU) 2025/… as regards certain driving disqualifications.¶ The directive establishes an EU system for communication, information sharing and recognition of driving disqualifications across the Union for major driving offences such as drink or drug driving, excessive speeding or driving causing death or serious injury.¶
Committee position. The Committee on Transport and Tourism recommends that Parliament approve the Council position at first reading without amendments.¶
Key points
- Approves the Council position at first reading.¶
- Notes that the act is adopted in accordance with the Council position.¶
- Establishes a system for communication, information sharing and recognition of driving disqualifications across the Union for a limited range of major driving offences.¶
- The system applies to offences such as drink or drug driving, excessive speeding, or driving which causes death or serious bodily injury.
- Aims to curtail impunity for drivers committing major offences outside the member state that issued their driving licence.
Who is affected
- Drivers holding a licence issued in one member state who commit major driving offences in another member state.¶
- Member states, which must communicate and recognise driving disqualifications across the Union.
Legal basis: Article 294(7) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶