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🇧🇷 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will driving tests be canceled? The ministry is struggling to keep up with regulatory changes

The Polish Ministry of Infrastructure faces criticism for allowing outdated and incorrect questions to remain on driving tests, leading to confusion and potential unfairness for applicants.

Mar 20 • 10:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers are now realising difference between single and double yellow lines

A driving expert has clarified the differences between single and double yellow lines in the UK, emphasizing their meanings in terms of traffic regulations and stopping restrictions.

Mar 20 • 04:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Government update on major licence change for drivers aged over 70

The UK government is considering significant changes to driving regulations for drivers over 70 that include mandatory eyesight tests and other safety measures.

Mar 20 • 03:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Correct answers considered wrong. Scandal in the driving test

A major scandal has emerged in Poland regarding driving tests where updated legal regulations were not incorporated, leading to incorrect assessment of test-takers' answers across the nation.

Mar 19 • 16:20 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major changes for every learner driver from May 2026

Learner drivers in the UK will face new regulations from May 2026 aimed at preventing third-party bookings for driving tests and ensuring a fairer system.

Mar 18 • 11:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘○○drugs ○○μg/L consumption’... Establishing criteria for 'drug driving' like drunk driving

Concerns about drug driving are escalating following incidents like a crash involving a Porsche in Seoul, prompting authorities to develop scientific standards for enforcing drug driving regulations.

Mar 18 • 03:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Congress votes to lower the blood alcohol content limit to the legal minimum

The Congress of Spain is set to vote on a proposal to reduce the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers to 0.2 grams per liter, significantly tightening regulations on drinking and driving.

Mar 17 • 12:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major driving change affecting all motorists aged 65 and over

A new driving regulation sets specific visual requirements for UK motorists aged 65 and older, emphasizing road safety and the necessity for proper eye health.

Mar 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid: No room for overloading, speeding, FRSC warns Kano commercial drivers

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Kano has issued warnings to commercial drivers to adhere to traffic regulations and avoid dangerous driving behaviors during the Sallah celebrations.

Mar 16 • 19:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Actor Lee Jae-ryong charged with obstruction of drunk driving measurement

Actor Lee Jae-ryong has been additionally charged for obstructing a drunk driving measurement following a hit-and-run incident.

Mar 13 • 09:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DVLA eyesight rules for UK drivers who need glasses

The DVLA is reminding UK drivers who need glasses to wear them at all times while driving to comply with legal eyesight standards.

Mar 13 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Max Verstappen joked about the new Formula 1: 'I'd trade that simulator for Mario Kart'

Max Verstappen humorously criticized the new Formula 1 regulations, expressing his discomfort with the rising importance of energy management over driving talent.

Mar 12 • 13:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Florida proposes to prohibit right turns on red at intersections with cameras

Florida is considering a proposal to ban right turns on red at intersections monitored by cameras, sparking debate over traffic safety and driving regulations.

Mar 11 • 20:01 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police Witnesses Shocking Driving of a Foreign Truck

A foreign truck was involved in dangerous driving maneuvers on a busy road in Finland, prompting police intervention.

Mar 9 • 08:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

An ATV overturned in Šalčininkai district - the driver is being treated in the hospital, the drunk passenger escaped with a fright

An ATV overturned in Šalčininkai district, injuring the driver who is hospitalized, while the drunk passenger declined medical help.

Mar 9 • 08:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monitor Polski from March 6, 2026 (item 265)

This article discusses the announcement from the Polish Minister of Infrastructure regarding temporary exemptions from regulations on driving hours and breaks for drivers.

Mar 6 • 20:36 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
🇧🇷 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Driving at high speed cost MS Dhoni dearly, fined 1,000 rupees for e-challan

Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni was fined 1,000 rupees for violating traffic regulations by driving over the speed limit in Ranchi.

Mar 4 • 05:54 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Now future A-tractor drivers can practice driving on four wheels

New regulations in Sweden allow future A-tractor drivers to practice using vehicles with three or four wheels, improving road safety despite the high costs associated with purchasing the vehicles for driving schools.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Why wait? China should skip a step in self-driving cars, Xpeng founder and CEO says

He Xiaopeng, CEO of Xpeng, calls for China to bypass intermediate steps in autonomous driving technology to advance regulations and capabilities.

Mar 2 • 11:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that driving against the flow at a free flow toll avoids charges

A viral video falsely claims that driving against the flow at a toll avoids charges, which has been debunked by authorities.

Mar 2 • 08:04 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
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tuomas doesn't care about the guidelines and uses winter tires even in summer – Here's how he justifies it

A Finnish man named Tuomas is using winter tires year-round, disregarding recommendations against summer use due to concerns over tire wear and driving safety.

Mar 1 • 07:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK driving test rule change from March 31 as DVSA limits changes

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is implementing new restrictions on driving test bookings for learner drivers in the UK starting March 31, 2026.

Feb 26 • 04:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

On the ice of water bodies – only responsibly: reminders of prohibitions and possible fines

Driving on the ice of water bodies is prohibited in Lithuania, with specific exceptions outlined in the country’s legislation regarding special land use conditions.

Feb 25 • 13:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Driving test rule change coming in March 2026 - and 2 others explained

New rules set to take effect in March 2026 will change how learner drivers can book their driving tests in England, Scotland, and Wales.

Feb 24 • 05:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Left Turn: The Correct Technique to Avoid Accidents Behind the Wheel

The article discusses the proper technique for making left turns while driving in Argentina, emphasizing safety regulations and risks involved.

Feb 24 • 03:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Poland Radically Changes Traffic Regulations – Driver’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 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New rules for learner drivers in March 2026 are 'big shift'

New regulations for learner drivers will come into effect in March 2026, including changes to how driving tests are booked and conducted.

Feb 21 • 11:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the Pico y Placa schedule in Quito for Friday, February 20, 2026

The Pico y Placa vehicle restriction schedule for Quito on February 20, 2026, limits vehicles with license plates ending in 9 and 0 from driving during peak hours.

Feb 19 • 22:06 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 13:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The government proposes a ban on driving for 17-year-olds between midnight and 5 AM

The Finnish government has proposed a nighttime driving ban for 17-year-olds as a new measure to enhance road safety.

Feb 19 • 13:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The government proposes a ban for 17-year-olds

The Finnish government aims to prohibit 17-year-olds from driving cars during nighttime hours as part of a proposed amendment to traffic laws.

Feb 19 • 12:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What do these two traffic signs with an arrow pointing to the left mean

The article discusses two traffic signs that may appear similar but have different meanings related to left turns and driving directions.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parking maneuver no longer required in practical exam for driver's license starting Thursday (19) in Piauí

The practical exam for obtaining a driver's license in Piauí will no longer require a parking maneuver as of Thursday, with changes to failure thresholds also implemented.

Feb 18 • 19:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Driving License Reform: Safety as an Excuse

The article criticizes excessive regulations in German driving schools that drive up costs for students without improving safety.

Feb 18 • 09:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Driver's License Reform: Safety as an Excuse

The article critiques excessive regulations in Germany's driving schools, highlighting their impact on costs for students without clear evidence of improving safety.

Feb 18 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is how the Pico y Placa schedule will be in Quito for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Quito will implement a vehicle restriction system known as Pico y Placa, limiting driving times based on vehicle license plate endings.

Feb 17 • 21:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

DMV in New York: changes in driving license points for certain offenses are now in effect

New York's DMV has enforced new regulations that increase points assigned for traffic violations to expedite administrative penalties.

Feb 16 • 17:10 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

When it was legal to drive without seat belt - it wasn't that long ago

The article discusses the historical context of UK driving laws, particularly focusing on the recent legal changes regarding seat belt use and other safety regulations.

Feb 15 • 01:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Skistou Avenue: Backward Driving in the Emergency Lane for 1.5 Kilometers to Avoid Traffic

Authorities in Greece are working to identify a driver filmed traveling in reverse for 1.5 kilometers in the emergency lane of Skistou Avenue to evade traffic.

Feb 14 • 07:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Chinese Court: The Driver is Responsible Behind the Wheel Even in a Self-Driving Car

A Chinese court ruled that drivers are responsible for their actions even when using self-driving technology, in a case involving a drunk driver.

Feb 14 • 06:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parallel parking will no longer be mandatory in Rondônia 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 Rondônia, Brazil.

Feb 13 • 18:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Driving in the Opposite Direction on One-Way Streets: Should Foreign Drivers in Latvia Take a Driving Test?

Residents have noticed that foreign drivers sometimes disregard traffic rules in Latvia, leading to discussions on whether they should take a driving test.

Feb 13 • 13:10 UTC

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