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🇫🇮 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Young driver drove while intoxicated, with minors in the vehicle - police's sad observation of the phenomenon

Police in Finland express concern over young drivers taking dangerous risks, as evidenced by a recent case of a new driver operating a vehicle under the influence while transporting minors.

Mar 3 • 07:30 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From March 3, major changes for drivers. A new reason for revoking a driver's license will be introduced

New regulations in Poland will lower the minimum age for obtaining a category B driver's license to 17, subjecting young drivers to new restrictions.

Feb 26 • 05:32 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The police warn of a worrying trend – young people are encouraged to drive drunk

The police in Umeå, Sweden are alarmed by a rising trend where young drivers are encouraged on social media to drive under the influence.

Feb 23 • 14:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DVSA says don't pay for driving lessons without one key check

The DVSA advises new drivers in the UK to verify their driving instructor's approval status before purchasing driving lessons.

Feb 22 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It’s not a laughing gas": the delegated minister of the Interior announces a "shock" campaign against nitrous oxide

The French Minister of the Interior has announced a new campaign to combat the use of nitrous oxide, particularly among young drivers, following several recent accidents linked to its misuse.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Big Changes Coming for Young Drivers – Minister Wants It in Effect Before Spring Celebrations

The Finnish government is planning to present the first phase of a driving license reform to parliament, aiming to tighten restrictions on 17-year-old drivers.

Feb 12 • 16:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Traffic deaths at their lowest level of the 2000s – yet there is a grim aspect in the numbers

Traffic fatalities in Finland reached a record low last year, but a concerning trend among young passengers remains evident.

Feb 11 • 06:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Discussion with Witnesses and Speeding Under Investigation

The police are investigating a fatal car accident on Miklubraut involving a 17-year-old boy who died and another boy who is critically injured.

Feb 10 • 14:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Portuguese challenges for Lithuanian F4 drivers: new experiences and a broken finger

Lithuanian Formula 4 drivers faced not only tough competition but also challenging rainy conditions in Portugal, leading to valuable lessons and unexpected setbacks.

Feb 8 • 15:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis explains how to unlock car insurance 'discounts' for cheaper rates

Martin Lewis offers insights into unlocking potential discounts on car insurance rates, particularly benefiting young and new drivers facing high premiums.

Feb 3 • 10:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Young drivers who pass test before 21 earn £10k more a year, study finds

A study indicates that UK adults who obtain their driving license before the age of 21 earn on average £10,000 more annually compared to non-drivers.

Jan 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Invisible killer back on the roads! Here chains do not help, here's how to react

With cold temperatures returning and the risks of black ice forming, drivers, especially inexperienced ones, are urged to exercise caution on the roads.

Jan 3 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Historic Spanish Triumph in the Dakar: Canet, the Youngest Driver to Win a Stage in Motorcycles

Spanish rider Édgar Canet, at just 20 years old, wins the prologue of the 2026 Dakar Rally, breaking the record for the youngest driver to win a stage since 1990.

Jan 3 • 11:46 UTC
🇭🇷 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 • 12:03 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji 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 • 11:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Young Men Collided Cars, Agreed on Damage Payment, Then Fought

A traffic accident in Slavonski Brod escalated unexpectedly as two young drivers, after colliding their cars and attempting to discuss damage payment, ended up in a physical altercation.

Dec 28 • 18:39 UTC

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