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
TRAN-PR-778059
Committee on Transport and Tourism · Rapporteur: Matteo Ricci
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This is a draft recommendation for a second-reading legislative resolution approving the Council's position on a directive amending Directive (EU) 2025/… on driving disqualifications.¶¶ The agreed text establishes an EU system for communication, information sharing and recognition of driving disqualifications across the Union for major offences like drink or drug driving, excessive speeding, or 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
- Parliament approves the Council position at first reading.¶
- The act is adopted in accordance with the Council position.¶
- The directive introduces a system for communication, information sharing and recognition of driving disqualifications across the Union.¶
- The system applies to major driving offences such as drink or drug driving, excessive speeding, or driving causing death or serious bodily injury.
- The provisions aim to reduce impunity for drivers committing major offences outside the member state that issued their licence.