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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Oversight Commission shifts its agenda towards the irregular issuance of licenses and registrations in various municipalities across the country

The Oversight Commission of the National Assembly of Ecuador is investigating the irregularities in the issuance of driving licenses and vehicle registrations in various municipalities after completing a political trial against a judicial official.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Can I drive in Florida with a license from another state if I am a migrant?

In Florida, migrants may face legal challenges driving with licenses from other states under recent legislation that limits recognition of such licenses for individuals without verified legal presence in the U.S.

Mar 1 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

DVLA urges millions of UK drivers to register now

The DVLA is urging UK drivers to register for an online portal to avoid penalties related to MOT and driving licenses.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

239 Parents Who Failed to Pay Child Support...281 Sanctions Including Travel Ban and Disclosure of Names

239 parents who have failed to pay child support will face sanctions including travel bans and the suspension of driving licenses.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The concern behind Florida's decision on driver's licenses and the requirement for English

Florida has implemented a new rule requiring all driving tests to be conducted in English, raising concerns about accessibility for non-English speakers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Driver's License Reform: Not even the driving instructor would sign up now

A driving instructor in Germany expresses frustration over potential reforms to make driver's licenses cheaper, causing uncertainty for both instructors and students.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Poland Radically Changes Traffic Regulations โ€“ Driverโ€™s License Permanently Revoked for Certain Violations, Imprisonment is Foreseen

Poland is tightening its traffic laws by permanently revoking driving licenses for new violations and introducing severe penalties including imprisonment.

Feb 21 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Changes to Driver's Licenses

Proposed government changes would restrict driving hours for 17-year-olds with special licenses in Finland and introduce penalties for violations.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Blow to migrant truck drivers: the DOT signed a 'definitive rule' to block a group of drivers

The U.S. Department of Transportation has implemented a new rule limiting commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) for migrants without permanent residency in the country.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Not just California: driving licenses that automatically lose validity upon entering Florida

Florida has established specific criteria for which out-of-state driving licenses are not accepted for driving within its borders, affecting several permits issued to individuals who did not prove legal presence in the US when obtaining the credential.

Feb 15 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

This problem is talked about reluctantly, but it exists: here's what driving license-revoked speeders resort to

People who have lost their driving licenses are increasingly purchasing cheap vehicles to evade consequences if they are caught driving again.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis' MSE Urges Drivers to 'Check Licence Now' or Risk Hefty ยฃ1,000 Fine

Drivers are urged to check their driving licenses' expiration dates to avoid facing fines of up to ยฃ1,000.

Feb 14 โ€ข 01:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parallel parking will no longer be mandatory in Rondรดnia starting February 19

Starting February 19, 2024, parallel parking will no longer be required for the practical driving exam for category B driver's licenses in Rondรดnia, Brazil.

Feb 13 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Many Icelanders on ADHD medication lose their driver's license

Many Icelanders taking ADHD medication are losing their driver's licenses due to the presence of amphetamines in their blood and lack of proper documentation.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Drivers warned they could face ยฃ2.5k fine if they make pothole mistake

Car insurance experts in the UK are cautioning drivers about potential fines and points on their licenses for mistakes made in wet weather driving, particularly in relation to potholes.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Drivers over 70 told 'do it for free' in DVLA update

Drivers aged 70 and over in the UK are being encouraged by the DVLA to renew their driving licenses online for free, highlighting the quick and easy process involved.

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Iranian government approves women to drive motorcycles

The Iranian government has issued a decree allowing women to obtain motorcycle driving licenses, ending a 47-year prohibition since the establishment of the Islamic Republic.

Feb 4 โ€ข 22:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Driver's Licenses in Florida: The Change That Puts Thousands of Latino Jobs at Risk Starting This Friday

A crucial rule change by Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, effective February 6, will impact migrant workers by altering driving license exams.

Feb 3 โ€ข 00:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Last days to do it in Spanish: starting February 6, the driving test in Florida will be 100% in English

A new state rule in Florida will require driving tests to be conducted entirely in English starting February 6, 2026, potentially complicating access to driver's licenses for Spanish-speaking migrants.

Feb 3 โ€ข 00:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

UK driving rule changes in 2026 include digital licences, test changes and two updates already here

UK drivers will face significant changes to driving rules in 2026, including digital licenses and modifications to testing procedures, some of which are already implemented.

Jan 12 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Retreat in Seeon: CSU wants driving license from 16

The CSU proposes allowing driving licenses to be obtained at 16 during their retreat in Kloster Seeon, advocating for supported driving from that age across EU member states.

Jan 5 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Driving License: Forget the Paper One, the Unified European License is Coming for Everyone

Significant changes are coming to driving licenses as the European Union gradually moves towards full harmonization, requiring drivers who obtained their licenses before January 2013 to replace them with a new unified European type by 2033.

Jan 5 โ€ข 18:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

EU changes rules for driving licenses. What awaits drivers in Croatia?

The new EU directive introduces significant changes to driving license regulations that will affect all drivers in Croatia, including digital licenses, new validity periods, stricter rules for young drivers, and more frequent medical checks for those over 65.

Jan 1 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

EU changes rules for driving licenses. Here are the changes awaiting drivers in Croatia

The EU's new directive introduces significant changes to the driving license system that will impact all drivers in Croatia, including the introduction of digital licenses and stricter rules for young drivers.

Jan 1 โ€ข 11:23 UTC

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