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Europe News

Euroviews. The EU has to make a U-turn on teenagers driving lorries

Encouraging some 13,500 teenagers to start driving lorries would be a dangerous experiment, leading to many more of the highest-risk group of drivers behind the wheel of vehicles that cause the most devastation when crashed, Antonio Avenoso writes.

26/01/2024

Green News

Which German cities are offering drivers free public transport?

Some German cities are offering drivers the chance to exchange their driver’s licence for free public transport.

18/09/2023

World News

EU's deadly roads: Traffic accident deaths increased in 2021

More than 19,917 were killed in road accidents across the EU in 2021, according to the latest figures from Eurostat.

28/06/2023

United Kingdom

British Home Secretary in the clear over speeding scandal

Suella Braverman faced accusations of seeking preferential treatment over her speeding violations

24/05/2023

United Kingdom

British government minister in more trouble over speeding scandal

Prime Minister consults ethics advisor after Suella Braverman is accused of seeking preferential treatment to handle her speeding violation.

22/05/2023

Experiences

Can unpaid traffic fines stop you crossing EU borders?

European cities are now campaigning for low-emissions zones to be included in new law targeting foreign drivers.

06/03/2023

World News

New EU driving tests: Which countries have the most road deaths?

The EU is firming up plans to overhaul driving tests to try and reduce road traffic deaths, but which countries have the highest and lowest number of fatalities?

06/03/2023

Travel News

Brits banned from driving in Spain under post-Brexit law

British expats have been banned from driving in Spain, after post- Brexit talks on license rules broke down.

03/05/2022

Germany

Auto-ban: German man drives himself alone to his driving test

The 37-year-old man told police officers that he had only driven himself to make sure he arrived on time.

23/11/2021

Travel News

Brits, don’t drive into the EU without this new sticker

A new rule has been quietly announced requiring UK drivers to add a sticker to their car before driving into the EU.

30/09/2021

Eco-Innovation

Millions of CO2 emissions come from failed driving tests, says study

A new report assesses the impact of failed driving tests on carbon emissions and how the pandemic plays a part.

12/02/2021

Romania

Cash-for-licences scam found in Romania, says anti-corruption agency

It is alleged the network issued driving licences and car registration documents in exchange for bribes.

01/12/2020

United Kingdom

UK's Prince Philip 'voluntarily surrenders' driving licence

“After careful consideration The Duke of Edinburgh has taken the decision to voluntarily surrender his driving licence," Buckingham Palace announced.

09/02/2019