Driver's license

The European Parliament has taken a significant step forward in reshaping driving regulations across the EU by adopting new rules at their first reading. These changes aim to modernize the driving experience and enhance safety standards for motorists throughout Europe.

In a disconcerting trend, the rise of so called "joker companies" offering a driver's license faster, cheaper, and without the hassle of tests has evolved into a burgeoning sector.

These entities, which promise a shortcut to licensure, raise significant concerns as they potentially compromise road safety standards.

Greek drivers can now access all information about their cars on the gov.gr Wallet application without having to pay a visit to a physical office, the Ministries of Infrastructure & Transporation, Digital Governance, and National Economy & Finance said on Monday.

Drivers in Greece face hefty fines and potential license suspension for wearing thick jackets or coats while behind the wheel. Under the new regulations, offenders could be fined 100 euros and lose their driver's license for 30 days. In more severe cases involving accidents, individuals might even face up to 3 years in prison, as per reports from Nova TV.

As of today, the blue control coupon attached to the driving license of a motor vehicle is no longer needed in Bulgaria.

This became possible after the MPs voted for changes to the Penal Code and removed this requirement for the drivers. On Friday, the amendments were published in the State Gazette.

Videos will put the candidate drivers in a real situation and the test route will be chosen randomly. These are part of the new rules for getting a license in Bulgaria.

During the theory test, the trainees will need to anticipate road hazards and have quick judgment. There will also be changes to the driving test.

One of the oldest and most backward habits of our politicians is returning the license plates and driver's licenses that had been confiscated by police for various offenses by their owners just days before an election.

It is a "tradition" that has to stop, because it essentially links impunity with vote-catching.

The Ministry of Citizen Protection has announced that driving licenses, license plates, and vehicle registration permits that were confiscated due to traffic violations will be returned starting from Monday to facilitate travel during the upcoming Easter holiday season.

A 66-year-old school bus driver was arrested in Kalivia, southeast of Athens, for driving without a license. The arrest took place during a routine police inspection of school buses on Wednesday.

The police again caught 92-year-old Stefan Stefanov from Sliven driving his unregistered car without a license.

The signal that the man got behind the wheel again was received on March 13, and immediate actions were taken by Security and Traffic Police officers, reports the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.