{"id":122103,"date":"2023-12-12T09:21:52","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T09:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/?p=122103"},"modified":"2023-12-12T09:21:52","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T09:21:52","slug":"dangerous-eu-driving-licence-changes-could-still-come-to-the-uk-despite-brexit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/auto-news\/dangerous-eu-driving-licence-changes-could-still-come-to-the-uk-despite-brexit\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Dangerous\u2019 EU driving licence changes could still come to the UK despite Brexit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/eu-driving-licence-5110645.jpg?r=1702371629805\"><\/p>\n<p>New driving licence rule changes planned to be introduced across the European Union could still be introduced in the UK despite experts branding the scheme \u201cdangerous\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Under new EU proposals, 17-year-olds would be allowed to drive heavy goods vehicles (HGV\u2019s) under an accompanied driving scheme.<\/p>\n<p>MEPs have already backed the European Commission&#8217;s new requirement as part of a new scheme to reform driving licence rules across member states.<\/p>\n<p>Rishi Sunak\u2019s Government is looking into its own driving licence rule changes with a consultation showing backing for younger road users to get access to heavier vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Under current UK rules, motorists must be at least 18 years old to drive a HGV but the rules could soon be updated.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>Families of older drivers urged to encourage them to give up driving licence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/hgv-young-driver-5110642.jpg?r=1702371629856\"><\/p>\n<p>More than two-thirds (69 percent) of those responding to the survey claimed drivers should be automatically allowed to drive machines up to 7.5 tonnes when they pass their driving test.<\/p>\n<p>However, experts at The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) have warned lowering the age restrictions could have devastating consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Ellen Townsend, policy director at ETSC urged lawmakers to \u201creconsider\u201d the changes ahead of a planned vote in the new year.<\/p>\n<p>She said: \u201cThis legislation was introduced under the banner of a &#8216;road safety package&#8217; &#8211; but frankly if we end up encouraging large numbers of teenagers to drive lorries the consequences will be devastating.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> DON&#8217;T MISS <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>New older driving licence medical checks may be \u2018ineffective and harmful\u2019\u00a0[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Older drivers should not be \u2018taken off the road\u2019 due to new DVLA proposals[ANALYSIS] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Older drivers above 70 urged to check three things before renewing their licence[COMMENT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/hgv-lorry-5110644.jpg?r=1702371629909\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAhead of the plenary vote in the European Parliament in January, we hope policymakers will take a step back and reconsider the consequences of these changes, before voting on plans that will make our roads more dangerous for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Motorists who pass their test in the UK get access to a category B (car) licence with a maximum weight of 3.5 tonnes.<\/p>\n<p>However, road users can secure a C1 licence which allows them to get behind the wheel of medium-sized vehicles ranging from 3.5-7.5t tonnes.<\/p>\n<p>Road users who passed their test before January 1997 were able to drive a lorry or heavy van without passing a test.<\/p>\n<p>Data shows the testing regime has had a major impact on the number of heavy vehicles on the road.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statistics, there has been a drop in C1 vehicles with mileage down by a staggering 58 percent.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/cars\/1844549\/eu-driving-licence-law-change-hgv-brexit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>New driving licence rule changes planned to be introduced across the European Union could still be introduced in the UK despite experts branding the scheme <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/auto-news\/dangerous-eu-driving-licence-changes-could-still-come-to-the-uk-despite-brexit\/\" title=\"\u2018Dangerous\u2019 EU driving licence changes could 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