Activities of Elena KOUNTOURA 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 (21)
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) In order to ensure widespread comprehensive knowledge of driving rules and safety measures such as seat belts and helmet use, and in particular the safe traffic participation of vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and e- scooter users, including their interaction with motorised vehicles, Member States should introduce in their mandatory school curricula, for both primary and secondary education, a minimum amount of road safety education. In addition, that road safety education should include adequate information on mobility alternatives for different types of journeys and the health and environmental impacts of such choices, with particular emphasis on the benefits of active mobility.
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) It should be ensured that drivers who newly acquire their driving licence in a given category do not endanger road safety on account of their inexperience. For those novice drivers a probationary period of twohree years should be established, during which they should be subjected to stricter rules and penalties Union-wide when breaking them, due to the influence of alcohol. The penalties for such conduct should be effective, proportionate, dissuasive and non-discriminatory and their severity should to the furthest extent possible take into account the Union’s mid- term and long-term goals of halving and nearly eliminating deaths and serious injuries. Novice drivers should not be allowed to drive the most powerful vehicles of over 200kW before acquiring the necessary skills and experience in conventional vehicles during the probationary period. As regards any other restrictions on novice drivers, Member States should be allowed to freely implement additional rules in their territory.
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) In a context of gradual digitalisation and automation, of ever more stringent emission reduction requirements of road transport, as well as of constant technological progress of power-driven vehicles, it is necessary to keep all drivers up to date in terms of knowledge about road safety and sustainability. The promotion of lifelong training can beis key in keeping experienced drivers’ skills up to date in terms of road safety, new technologies, ecodriving, which improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions, and speed management. Member States should incentivise, lifelong training of drivers and safe driving courses.
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) 'driving licence' means an electronic or physical document that certifies the right to drive power-driven vehicles and states the conditions under which the holder is authorised to drive, including a demerit point system;
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
(12a) ‘demerit point system’ means a comparable system that quantitatively assigns or detracts penalty points cumulatively and results in additional consequences when the level of repeat offending has resulted in a certain number of penalty points being collected or lost, with particular conditions for novice drivers, and which can lead to a driving disqualification;
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) 16 years for categories AM, A1 and B1;
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) 18 years for categories A1, A2, B, BE, C1 and C1E;
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may raise or lower the minimum age for issuing a driving licence:
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) for category AM down to 14 years or up to 18 years;
Amendment 404 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) licences issued for any category shall be valid for vehicles in category AM conditional upon the successful completion of minimum requirements of motorcycle practical training, except for holders of A1, A2 and A licences. . However, for driving licences issued on its territory, a Member State may limit the equivalences for category AM to categories A1, A2 and A, if that Member State imposes a practical test as a condition for obtaining category AM; Member States shall adapt the motorcycle practical training for users of L1-eA and L1-eB categories of vehicles to better suit their vehicles.
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 443 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1
as regards category AM they have passed a theory test only; Member States may require applicants to passand a test of skills and behaviour and; Member States may require a medical examination for this category.
Amendment 445 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 2
For three-wheel vehicles and, quadricycles and L1 category vehicles within this category, Member States may impose a distinctive test of skills and behaviour. For the differentiation of vehicles in category AM, a national code may be inserted on the driving licence;
Amendment 549 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The holder of a driving licence of a given category issued for the first time shall be considered a novice driver and shall be subject to a probationary period of at least twohree years.
Amendment 552 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. A novice driver holding a category B licence shall not be authorised to drive a vehicle powered by an engine of over 200kW during the probation period
Amendment 618 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(h a) potential risks and precautions necessary when driving for work;
Amendment 626 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 3 a (new)
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 3 a (new)
3a. Specific provisions concerning category B Regarding driving N1 category vehicles, compulsory check of general knowledge on: (a) loading and unloading, cargo securing (b) specific risk factors related to the driving of N1 category vehicles
Amendment 732 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 1 – point 3
Annex III – point 1 – point 3
(3) National legislation mayshall provide for the provisions set out in this Annex for Group 2 drivers to apply to drivers of Category B vehicles using their driving licence for professional purposes (taxis, ambulances, etc.).
Amendment 767 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 11 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – paragraph 2
Annex III – point 11 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – paragraph 2
Neurological disturbances associated with diseases or surgical intervention affecting the central or peripheral nervous system, which lead to cognitive, behavioural, sensory or motor impairments and affect performance, balance and coordination, shall accordingly be taken into account in relation to their functional effects and t. The risks of progression of impairment and compliance with treatment needs to be taken into account. In such cases, the issue or renewal of the licence may be subject to periodic assessment in the event of risk of deterioration.
Amendment 782 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 14 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex III – point 14 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Driving licences shall not be issued to, or renewed for, applicants or drivers who are dependent on alcoholhave alcohol use disorders or unable to refrain from drinking and driving unless appropriate restrictions are applied through their participation in rehabilitation programmes including monitoring and medical supervision and the use of technologies enabling to offset the dependency (for example, through the mandatory use of an alcohol interlock).
Amendment 792 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – Part 4 – point 1 – point e
Annex IV – Part 4 – point 1 – point e
(e) The work of driving examination shall be monitored and supervised by an independent body authorised by the Member State, to ensure correct and consistent application of assessment.