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EU raises B license weight limit to 4,250 kg

25.06.2026 06:42 1 min 1 source
Racing.nl NLD
EU raises B license weight limit to 4,250 kg
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The European Union has adopted the fourth driving license directive, increasing the maximum permissible vehicle mass for category B from 3,500 kg to 4,250 kg. The measure aims to facilitate the use of heavier electric vehicles and light motorhomes. The Netherlands already implemented the new limit in 2025; other EU member states must transpose the directive by 2030.

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