The digital driving license will be mandatory in Romania, as mandated by a European directive. The authorities are now beginning to implement this change

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EU plans digital driver’s licenses by 2030, enhancing road safety and introducing new driving rules.

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The European Union plans to introduce a digital driving license valid across all member states by 2030, aiming to improve road safety. In Romania, the estimated adoption date is October 2025, although specific implementation details are pending official release. The digital license will be accessible via mobile phone and have a validity of 15 years, while physical licenses can still be kept. The directive also includes new driver regulations covering risks to vulnerable road users and safe driving practices, alongside a two-year probationary period with stricter penalties for young drivers under the influence. Furthermore, member states may allow 17-year-olds to drive when accompanied by an experienced driver. The overall goal is to reduce road fatalities in Europe by 2025 through centralized documentation and sanctions. Some countries are already implementing digital licenses; Ireland is integrating them into its digital wallet this year, Spain digitized theirs during the pandemic, and Austria has used a digital license via “ID Austria” since October 2022.

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