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🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After the accident in Panevėžys, the police found both missing driver's licenses and sober mind

A driver in Panevėžys caused an accident while lacking a valid driver's license and being under the influence of alcohol.

Mar 23 • 07:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Aiming to restrain these drivers: imprisonment could be on the table

Lithuanian officials are proposing imprisonment as a penalty for repeat offenders driving without a license, as statistics show a rising trend in road fatalities caused by such individuals.

Mar 23 • 06:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New CNH rules in RS: fees change, but second attempt free is not applied in the state

New rules for obtaining Brazil's national driver's license (CNH) have raised questions in Rio Grande do Sul, particularly regarding the fee for retesting.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver without a license loses control of car, resulting in one death and three injuries in the West of SC

A car accident in Palma Sola, Santa Catarina, resulted in the death of a 22-year-old woman and injuries to three others, highlighting issues of unlicensed driving and vehicle conditions.

Mar 22 • 16:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Police: 16-Year-Old Drives Without License - Car Overturns

A 16-year-old boy in Germany drove his grandfather's car without a license, resulting in an accident that left him and his passengers injured.

Mar 22 • 13:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Teenage Girl Had Just Received Her Driver's License - Police Released Dramatic Investigation Material

A recently licensed teenage girl faces scrutiny after police released evidence contradicting her claims about her driving speed during a fatal incident.

Mar 21 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ana Castela gets truck license and plans to drive a truck

Ana Castela celebrates obtaining her truck driving license and has aspirations to drive larger vehicles, including airplanes in the future.

Mar 21 • 01:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver without a driver's license and with 'yellow cachaça' in the car collides head-on with truck on MG-190

A 45-year-old driver without a license and under the influence of alcohol was seriously injured in a head-on collision with a truck on MG-190 in Brazil.

Mar 20 • 15:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New DVLA update on medical driving licence waiting times - who qualifies for help

Drivers with certain medical conditions face longer waiting times for medical driving licenses from the DVLA amid rising demand and complexity of applications.

Mar 20 • 14:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

BMW driver raced at 220 kilometers per hour on D35 in Přerov region. Lost his driver’s license

A BMW driver in the Přerov region was caught speeding at 220 km/h on the D35 highway and subsequently lost his driving license.

Mar 20 • 14:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'CNH Pai D'égua': Detran holds a practical exam drive for atypical mothers in Greater Belém

The Detran is conducting a special event for atypical mothers to expedite their practical driving tests as part of the CNH Pai D’égua program in Greater Belém.

Mar 19 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian in MT has driver's license suspended and is prohibited from driving

A lawyer in Brazil has had his driver's license suspended after being charged with hitting and killing a pedestrian in a traffic incident.

Mar 19 • 12:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From March 30, the police will revoke driving licenses for such behaviors

New regulations in Poland will allow police to revoke driving licenses for speeding over 50 km/h and for behaviors like drifting and riding a motorcycle on one wheel.

Mar 19 • 11:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

One brother is a successful director, the other dreams of getting his driving license back

Two brothers navigate life together, contrasting their unique challenges and successes, as one excels as a filmmaker while the other struggles with disabilities.

Mar 19 • 08:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Without a driver's license, man is arrested driving a motorcycle with illegal exhaust and no license plate in Santa Fé de Minas

A man was arrested in Santa Fé de Minas for driving a motorcycle without a license and with an illegal exhaust system while lacking a registration plate.

Mar 18 • 18:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

An elderly drunk driver zigzagged through the streets of Frýdlant nad Ostravicí. She lost her driver's license and was taken to detox.

An elderly woman was caught driving under the influence in Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, resulting in the loss of her driver's license and her being taken to a detox center.

Mar 18 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man with expired driver's license arrested for drunk driving and hitting two cars in the interior of São Paulo

A man was arrested in Brazil for driving under the influence and causing a traffic accident with two other vehicles while holding an expired driver's license.

Mar 17 • 20:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

16-year-old died in a violent collision in Tampere – the deceased boy's mother's touching words to the man charged with murder

A 16-year-old boy died in a serious car crash in Tampere, leading to murder charges against a 20-year-old man driving without a license and at high speed.

Mar 17 • 15:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rockstar legend realizes she's been driving illegally for YEARS after awkward error

Rock musician Suzi Quatro discovered she has been driving illegally in the UK for years due to an expired American driver's license.

Mar 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

High-risk drivers' license aptitude test period reduced from 10 months to 5.5 months

Starting in August, the South Korean police agency and the Korea Road Traffic Authority will shorten the period for evaluating the driving license of high-risk drivers from 10 months to 5.5 months.

Mar 17 • 03:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Heraklion: Arrest of a 15-year-old driving without a license and with a blank-firing gun in the car

A 15-year-old in Heraklion, Crete, was arrested for driving without a license and possessing a blank-firing gun in the vehicle.

Mar 16 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WHAT ELSE? ⟩ Driving licenses are promised for money on TikTok without taking the exam

A new scam circulating on TikTok claims to offer driving licenses for a fee without requiring the official transport agency exam, raising concerns about the consequences for both buyers and sellers.

Mar 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ANT: Users with driving license appointments can now reschedule their service

The National Transit Agency (ANT) in Ecuador has announced that users who had appointments for obtaining driving licenses can now reschedule their service after a suspension due to investigations into irregularities.

Mar 13 • 16:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: In Carnikava, police arrest a drunk driver who blames his violations on the law enforcement officers

Police in Carnikava arrested an elderly man who was driving without a valid license, insurance, or necessary vehicle inspections after drinking with friends.

Mar 11 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver without a license is arrested while transporting nearly 20,000 packs of cigarettes on a highway in the interior of SP

A driver in Brazil was arrested for transporting nearly 20,000 packs of contraband cigarettes and for driving without a valid license.

Mar 11 • 20:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Minor Received a Driving License - Four Hours Later It Was Already Revoked

A 17-year-old driver in Finland lost their newly issued driving license just four hours after obtaining it due to reckless driving, as they were caught speeding at over 170 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.

Mar 11 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Independent Instructors, New Scoring, and Use of Private Cars: Changes for Obtaining a Driver's License Take Effect in RS

New regulations regarding the issuance of Brazil's National Driver's License (CNH) take effect in Rio Grande do Sul, allowing independent driving instructors and changes in practical test scoring.

Mar 10 • 15:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

An Uzbek living and working in Lithuania used a forged driver's license

An Uzbek national in Lithuania was caught using a fake driver's license during a routine check by border guards.

Mar 10 • 09:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in flagrante for drug trafficking after fleeing the police and crashing car in downtown Assis

A 23-year-old man was arrested for drug trafficking and driving without a license after fleeing from the police in Assis, Brazil.

Mar 8 • 21:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

16-year-old falls with car into lake in Atibaia

A 16-year-old adolescent was apprehended after losing control of a vehicle and falling into Lago do Major in Atibaia, Brazil, though he did not sustain any injuries.

Mar 7 • 22:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A man without a driving license hit a police officer in Utena

A man driving without a license struck a police officer in Utena while attempting to evade a check.

Mar 7 • 07:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Driving License Exam, What is the 'Jammer' and Why It Will Be Impossible to Cheat

New measures including frequency jammers are being introduced in Italy to prevent cheating during driving theory exams, which has become a significant issue with an estimated 5% of exams compromised.

Mar 6 • 12:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parking maneuver is no longer required in the driver's license test in Maranhão

The parking maneuver test is no longer required in the practical exam for obtaining a category B driver's license in Maranhão, Brazil, as per a new decree.

Mar 6 • 10:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fines 2026: how much each infraction costs in March

Traffic fines in Argentina have increased significantly for common violations as of March 2026, affecting drivers' costs and license renewals.

Mar 6 • 03:01 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Drove at 120 km/h in 60 zone - lost the license

Two drivers lost their licenses after driving significantly over the speed limit, along with others penalized for similar offenses during a police control.

Mar 6 • 00:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"I'll kill you." A Nigerian man arrested after storming the motor vehicle office with a bottle

A 27-year-old Nigerian man was arrested after he violently stormed the civil motor vehicle office in Cremona, Italy, demanding the return of his driving license and threatening present individuals with a broken bottle.

Mar 5 • 19:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman who ran over child during driver's license exam is 72 years old and was in shock, police say

A 72-year-old woman ran over an 11-year-old boy while taking a practical driving test in Fátima, Tocantins, resulting in the child suffering a leg fracture.

Mar 5 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Quiz: Are you aware of the rules of the New CNH?

This article presents a quiz about the new regulations concerning Brazil's National Driver's License (CNH).

Mar 5 • 14:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

From 1 to 3 euros more per hour of driving: the cost of a driving license could rise with the war in Iran

The rising fuel prices due to the conflict in Iran are likely to increase the cost of obtaining a driving license by 1 to 3 euros per hour of driving lessons.

Mar 5 • 10:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Changes in the driving license exam. The ministry plans a new test

Poland plans to introduce a new perception test for driving candidates, aligned with EU requirements to identify actual road hazards.

Mar 5 • 10:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Escape, night in jail, and return to TO: recall the imprisonment of the wife of sertanejo Henrique in the USA

Amanda Vasconcelos Tavares Reis, wife of Brazilian musician Henrique, was arrested in Orlando, Florida, for escape and driving without a valid license, but was released the next day after a court hearing.

Mar 5 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is how the driving license law is changing - Coming into force as early as May?

The Finnish government proposes changes to the driving license law aimed at improving traffic safety for young drivers, particularly by tightening the requirements for exemptions for 17-year-olds.

Mar 5 • 04:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Taxi driver with a driving ban drove through Brno, checks revealed problems with a third of his colleagues

A taxi driver in Brno was found driving despite having a license suspension, with inspections also uncovering issues among a third of his fellow drivers.

Mar 4 • 21:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Henrique's wife is seen in Tocantins a month after being released from prison in the USA; see images

Amanda Vasconcelos Tavares Reis, wife of sertanejo singer Henrique, made public appearances in Tocantins one month after her release from a Florida jail for driving without a valid license.

Mar 4 • 11:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Driving in Old Age: A Classic Car Takes Itself Out of the Race

Konstantin von Harder, at 75, voluntarily relinquishes his driver's license to prevent potential accidents, while another elder, Anna Eggenhofer-Stübner, chooses to keep hers, sparking a comparison of their decisions.

Mar 4 • 11:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Malta, €25,000 bonus for young people who give up their driving license: 'Traffic measure'

The Maltese government is offering €25,000 to young individuals under 30 in exchange for forgoing their driving license for five years as a measure to reduce traffic congestion on the island.

Mar 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Gloss: Self-driving cars? Nothing will come of it again. Only Tesla still pretends that it will

The article discusses the recent setbacks in self-driving car technology, highlighting that consumers will still need valid driver’s licenses for the foreseeable future.

Mar 4 • 07:42 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"The phone won't connect" Shouted staff, AI system saved the driving school

An AI automated voice system developed by Show Corporation is addressing the issues faced by driving school staff during the elderly license renewal process, making it easier to book appointments.

Mar 3 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driving License Without Driving School? Detran-MS Offers Free In-Person Course for First License

Detran-MS is providing a free theoretical in-person course for individuals seeking their first National Driver's License (CNH) in Mato Grosso do Sul, despite the federal government having launched a fully digital study option.

Mar 2 • 16:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration warns drivers. They will "automatically lose their driving license" for this infringement

Poland's Ministry of Internal Affairs announced new traffic regulations that will result in automatic license revocation for drivers exceeding speed limits significantly.

Mar 2 • 07:47 UTC

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