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European Union eases rules for Category B driving licenses

13.04.2026 12:40 1 min 1 source РУС
Startitup.sk SLK
European Union eases rules for Category B driving licenses
Original source: Startitup.sk

The European Union is changing rules to allow Category B license holders to drive heavier vehicles. The new directive permits driving alternatively powered vehicles up to 4.25 tonnes instead of 3.5 tonnes and provides for obtaining additional authorization to drive heavy motorhomes after specific training. EU member states have four years to transpose these rules into national law.

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