New Driving License Regulations Modify the Age of Acquisition and Validity of Professional Licenses
On December 30, 2024, the Government of Andorra approved the new Driving License Regulations, which modify some aspects related to the age of obtaining a license and the validity of professional licenses.
Age of Obtaining a License
The new regulations lower the age for obtaining a driving license for certain vehicle categories. Specifically:
- Category AM (mopeds): From 15 years old to 14 years old.
- Category A1 (motorcycles up to 125 cc): From 16 years old to 15 years old.
Validity of Professional Licenses
The regulations also modify the validity of professional driving licenses:
- Category C, C1 (heavy trucks): Validity extended from 5 years to 10 years.
- Category D, D1 (buses): Validity extended from 5 years to 7 years.
Other Modifications
In addition to the aforementioned changes, the new regulations also include other modifications, such as:
- Mandatory use of approved driving schools for obtaining driving licenses for categories C, C1, D, and D1.
- Establishment of specific requirements for obtaining professional driving licenses for drivers of vehicles transporting dangerous goods.
- Adaptation of the regulations to European Union directives.
The new regulations aim to improve road safety, adapt to technological advances in the automotive sector, and harmonize the Andorran regulations with those of the European Union.
Implementation
The new Driving License Regulations will come into force on February 1, 2025. From that date, the aforementioned modifications will be applied.
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