Activities of Peter LUNDGREN related to 2023/0053(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Driving licences (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on driving licences, amending Directive (EU) 2022/2561 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Regulation (EU) 2018/1724 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulation (EU) No 383/2012
Amendments (37)
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) 18 years for categories C and CE, D1 and D1E, for holders driving professionally both nationally and internationally, and which hold a Certificate for Professional Competence (CPC) referred to in Article 6(1) of Directive (EU) 2022/2561;
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) 21 years for categories D and DE drivers driving professionally both nationally and internationally, holders of a Certificate for Professional Competence (CPC) referred to in Article 6(1) of Directive (EU) 2022/2561.
Amendment 382 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States may lower the minimum age for categories D and DE professional drivers to 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of a Certificate for Professional Competence (CPC) according to the provisions of Article 6(1) of Directive (EU) 2022/2561. (a) Driving licences issued to persons in accordance with paragraph 3.1 shall be mutually recognised and valid on the territory of the issuing Member State and the territory of any other EU Member States with the same minimum age requirements. (b) Member States may recognise the validity on their territory of driving licences issued to drivers under the minimum ages set out in paragraph 3.1 above.
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) two years after a driving licence, granted for category B, was issued for the first time it shall be valid for driving the alternatively fuelled vehicles referred to in Article 2 of Council Directive 96/53/EC63, for the transport of goods with a maximum authorised mass above 3 500 kg but not exceeding 4 250 kg without a trailer. __________________ 63 Council Directive 96/53/EC of 25 July 1996 laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic (OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 59) and for the transport of passengers with a maximum seat capacity of 8 seats excluding the driver.
Amendment 509 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. By way of derogation from Article 7(1), points (b) and (d) respectively, Member States shall issue driving licences, in accordance with Article 10(1), for categories B, C and CE, marked with the Union code 98.02 specified in Annex I, Part E, to applicants who have reached the age of 17 years.
Amendment 524 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) holds an EU driving licence of the relevant category issued more than five years ago;
Amendment 533 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) in the case of a vehicle of category C and CE has the qualification and training provided by Directive (EU) 2022/2561.;
Amendment 542 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. in the case of a vehicle category C and CE, has undergone a dedicated 7- hour training course to learn the necessary professional and pedagogical skills, as part of their periodic CPC training. Member States may decide to increase the duration of the training to 14-hours.
Amendment 577 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
For the purposes of this Directive, normal residence shall be the place where a person usually lives, that is for at least 185 days in each calendar year, because of personal andor occupational ties, orand, in the case of a person with no occupational ties, because of personal ties which show close links between that person and the place where he or she is living.
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 4
Article 17 – paragraph 4
4. By way of derogation from Article 10(1), point (e) and for the specific purpose of the first issuance of a driving licence of category B, an applicant whose Member State of normal residence is different from his or her Member State of citizenship may have his or her driving licence issued by the latter, where the Member State of normal residence does not provide for the possibility to pass the theoretical or practical tests in one of the official languages of the Member State of citizenship or with an interpreter.
Amendment 600 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Directive (EU) 2022/2561
Article 5(2)
Article 5(2)
(c) from the age of 17, a vehicle in licence category C and CE, provided they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1) and only under the conditions laid down in Article 14(2) of Directive [REFERENCE- TO- THIS-DIRECTIVE];
Amendment 603 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23 a (new)
Directive (EU) 2022/2561
Article 5 – paragraph 3 (a)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 (a)
Article 5, paragraph 3, point a, is replaced by the following: "3. Drivers of a vehicle intended for the carriage of passengers may drive: (a) from the age of 21: (i) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E to carry passengers on regular services where the route does not exceed 50 kilometres and a vehicle in driving licence categories D1 and D1 + E, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(2). Any Member State mayshall authorise drivers of vehicles in one of those categories to drive such vehicles within its territory from the age of 18, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1); (ii) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may authorise drivers of vehicles in one of those categories to drive such vehicles within its territory from the age of 20, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). This may be reduced to the age of 18 where the driver drives such vehicles without passengers;lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of a Certificate for Professional Competence (CPC) according to the provisions of Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561;"
Amendment 625 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 2 b (new)
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 2 b (new)
2b. risks involved in the interaction between different vehicle types due to different scale and driving dynamics.
Amendment 628 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point b
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point b
Amendment 631 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point c
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point c
Amendment 633 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point e
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point e
Amendment 635 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point f
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point f
(f) rRules on vehicle weights and dimensions; rules on speed limiters, purpose and use of retarders/exhaust and brakes;
Amendment 640 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point h
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point h
Amendment 641 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point h
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point h
(h) reading a road map, route planning, including the use of electronic navigation systems (optional)defensive and eco-driving: distance to the vehicle in front; curve overtaking, change of lane, priority; rules, speed limits;
Amendment 647 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point i
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point i
Amendment 649 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point j
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point j
Amendment 657 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point g – paragraph 1
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point g – paragraph 1
A category C vehicle with a maximum authorised mass of at least 12 000 kg, a length of at least 8 m, a width of at least 2,40 m and capable of a speed of at least 80 km/h; fitted with anti-lock brakes, equipped with digital recording equipment as defined by Regulation (EU) No 3821/85 165/2014; the cargo compartment shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as the cab; the vehicle shall be presented with a minimum of 10 000 kg real total mass;
Amendment 660 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point h – paragraph 1
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point h – paragraph 1
Either an articulated vehicle or a combination of a category C test vehicle and a trailer of at least 7,5 m in length; both the articulated vehicle and the combination shall have a maximum authorised mass of at least 20 000 kg, a length of at least 14 m and a width of at least 2,40 m, shall be capable of a speed of at least 80 km/h, fitted with anti-lock brakes, equipped with recording equipment as defined by Regulation (EU) No 165/2014; the cargo compartment shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as the cabfitted with a fifth wheel, equipped with a gearbox having at least eight forward ratios and with digital recording equipment as defined by Regulation (EU) No 3821/85 165/2014; both the articulated vehicle and the combination shall be presented with a minimum of 15 000 kg real total mass;
Amendment 667 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point i – paragraph 1
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point i – paragraph 1
A subcategory C1 vehicle with a maximum authorised mass of at least 4 000 kg, with a length of at least 5 m and capable of a speed of at least 80 km/h; fitted with anti- lock brakes and equipped with digital recording equipment as defined by Regulation (EU) No 165/2014; the cargo compartment shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as the cab;
Amendment 670 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point j – paragraph 1
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point j – paragraph 1
A combination made up of a subcategory C1 test vehicle and a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of at least 1 250 kg; this combination shall be at least 8 m in length and capable of a speed of at least 80 km/h; the cargo compartment of the trailer shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as the cab; the closed box body may also be slightly less wide than the cab provided that the view to the rear is only possible by use of the external rear-view mirrors of the motor vehicle; the trailer shall be presented with a minimum of 800 kg real total mass;
Amendment 674 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point k – paragraph 1
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point k – paragraph 1
A category D vehicle with a length of at least 10 m, a width of at least 2,40 m and capable of a speed of at least 80 km/h; fitted with anti-lock brakes and equipped with digital recording equipment as defined by Regulation (EU) No 165/2014;
Amendment 675 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point l – paragraph 1
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point l – paragraph 1
A combination made up of a category D test vehicle and a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of at least 1 250 kg, a width of at least 2,40 m and capable of a speed of at least 80 km/h; the cargo compartment of the trailer shall consist of a closed box body which is at least 2 m wide and 2 m high; the trailer shall be presented with a minimum of 800 kg real total mass;
Amendment 678 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point n – paragraph 1
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point n – paragraph 1
A combination made up of a subcategory D1 test vehicle and a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of at least 1 250 kg and capable of a speed of at least 80 km/h; the cargo compartment of the trailer shall consist of a closed box body which is at least 2 m wide and 2 m high; the trailer shall be presented with a minimum of 800 kg real total mass;
Amendment 681 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 6 – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 6 – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) changing direction: left and right turns; changing lanes, making a U turn;
Amendment 685 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 6 – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 6 – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) The various trailer to truck coupling mechanisms, taking into account the fifth wheel coupling for articulated vehicles (for semi-trailers), and drawbar hitch coupling for drawbar trailers (rigid truck), as well as the standard operating procedures and protocols for connecting and disconnecting trailers from trucks while using these coupling mechanisms;
Amendment 689 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 7 – point 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 7 – point 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) sSpecial road features (if available): roundabouts: roundabouts; taking roundabout with a large vehicle; right and left driving; railway level crossings; tram/bus stops; pedestrian crossings; dridving up-/downhill on long slopes; tunnels;
Amendment 696 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point i
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point i
Amendment 708 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 4 – point a
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 4 – point a
(a) driving in such a way as to ensure safety and to reduce fuel/energy consumption and emissions during acceleration, deceleration, uphill and downhill driving, distance to the vehicle in front; curve overtaking, change of lane, priority; rules, speed limits;
Amendment 712 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point a
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point a
(a) controls the vehicle; taking into account: proper use of safety belts, modern safety and driving aids, rear- view mirrors, head restraints; seat; proper use of lights and other equipment; proper use of clutch, gearbox, accelerator, braking systems (including third braking system, if available), steering; controlling the vehicle under different circumstances, at different speeds; steadiness on the road; the weight and dimensions and characteristics of the vehicle; the weight and type of load (categories BE, C, CE, C1, C1E, DE, D1E only); the comfort of the passengers (categories D, DE, D1, D1E only) (no fast acceleration, smoothly driving and no hard braking);
Amendment 718 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point b
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point b
(b) drives economically and in a safe and energy-efficient way, taking into account the revolutions per minute, changing gears, braking and accelerating including use of intrinsic in-vehicle driving and/or safety aids (categories B, BE, C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1, D1E only);
Amendment 722 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point c
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point c
(c) complies with observation rules: all- round observation; proper use of mirrors; including new technologies; far, middle, near distance vision;
Amendment 726 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point j
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point j
(j) controls braking and stopping: decelerating in time, braking or stopping according to circumstances; anticipation; using the various braking systems (only for categories C, CE, D, DE); using speed reduction systems other than the brakes, including use of in-vehicle technologies (only for categories C, CE, D, DE).