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New EU driving licence rules allow motorhomes up to 4.25 t; Germany and Sweden not yet implemented

15.04.2026 12:12 1 min 2 sources РУС
Gegen Hartz IV - Bürgergeld Ratgeber und Hartz 4 Tipps DEU + 1 more
New EU driving licence rules allow motorhomes up to 4.25 t; Germany and Sweden not yet implemented
Original source: Gegen Hartz IV - Bürgergeld Ratgeber und Hartz 4 Tipps

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The EU approved a directive allowing B-category drivers to operate motorhomes up to 4.25 t after additional training. Germany and Sweden have not yet adopted the changes.

The European Union has approved a directive allowing drivers with a B-category licence to operate motorhomes weighing up to 4.25 tonnes after completing additional training or an exam. Towing a trailer is also permitted if the total combined mass does not exceed 5 tonnes. However, Germany has not yet implemented this rule: holders of old Category 3 licences retain the right to drive heavier vehicles, while B-category holders are limited to 3.5 tonnes until national legislation changes. Sweden has not yet decided how to implement the rules, which must be applied by 26 November 2029.

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New Driving License Rules for Motorhomes

15.04.2026 Gegen Hartz IV - Bürgergeld Ratgeber und Hartz 4 Tipps DEU Original source

New Driving License Rules for Motorhomes

14.04.2026 nyheter24.se SWE Original source

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