THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 91/439/EEC of 29 July 1991 on driving licences(1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Directive 91/439/EEC provides that all driving licences issued by Member States, should be mutually recognised, including those issued before the date of application of the principle of mutual recognition.
(2) The principle of mutual recognition of driving licences entails full recognition of all entitlements which have been granted to a licence holder in accordance with national provisions in force at the time.
(3) Directive 91/439/EEC provides that the Member States should establish equivalences between the categories of driving licences issued before the implementation of that Directive and those based on the Community model. Those equivalences should have the agreement of the Commission in a legally binding form.
(4) The tables of equivalences between the categories of driving licences established by Commission Decision 2000/275/EC of 21 March 2000 on equivalences between certain categories of driving licences(2) should be updated, in particular taking into account the recent enlargements of the Community.
(5) Decision 2000/275/EC should therefore be repealed,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
This Decision shall apply to all valid driving licences issued by the Member States which are in circulation.
Tables of equivalences between categories of driving licences, which have been issued in Member States prior to the full implementation of Directive 91/439/EEC and the harmonised categories of driving licences as defined in Article 3 of Directive 91/439/EEC are set out in Annex I to this Decision.
1.Categories of driving licences which have been issued prior to the implementation of Directive 91/439/EEC entitle the holder to drive vehicles of the corresponding categories as described in Annex I to this Decision without exchange of the driving licence. Certain restrictions may apply and are stated for the relevant entitlement in Annex I to this Decision.
2.On exchange of a driving licence to a Community model driving licence as described in Annexes I and I(a) to Directive 91/439/EEC the equivalent entitlements shall be granted as described in Annex I to this Decision.
3.Codes which indicate the restriction of corresponding entitlements are harmonised Community codes as defined by Article 7 of Directive 91/439/EEC.
4.The Community principle of mutual recognition as stated in Article 1(2) of Directive 91/439/EEC does not apply to national categories of driving licences.
Decision 2000/275/EC is repealed with effect from the date of entry into force of this Decision.
References to the repealed Decision shall be construed as references to this Decision and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex II.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 25 August 2008.
For the Commission
Antonio Tajani
Vice-President
Description: The model appears in one of the following languages: Dutch, French and German. Differences as regards colour and printing of the model exist. Pink paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model B1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | A, B, BE |
| B * | A, B, BE |
| C | A, B, BE, C, CE |
| D | A, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE |
| AF | A 51 |
| BF | B 51 |
B* for vehicles of category B used as Taxi, for car hire, passenger transport etc. To be entitled to drive vehicles of category AF and/or BF, the validation of category A and/or B was required, as well as of category F, as well as the indication of the number of the registration plate on the licence.
Description: The model appears in one of the following languages: Dutch, French and German. Differences as regards colour and printing of the model exist. Pink paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model B2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| (A3) | — |
| A2 | A |
| A1 | A |
| B | B |
| BE | B, BE |
| C | B, C |
| CE | B, BE, C, CE |
| D | B, D |
| DE | B, BE, D, DE |
Description: Model in conformity with Annex I of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national category has been introduced:
A3, G.
Description: Pink sealed card model consisting of two pages.
| Categories of model BG1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | B, C |
| CE | BE, CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (T) | — |
| (M) |
Description: Pink sealed card model consisting of two pages.
| Categories of model BG2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | B, C |
| CE | BE, CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (T) | — |
| (M) |
Description: Pink sealed card model consisting of two pages.
| Categories of model BG3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | B, C |
| CE | BE, CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (T) | — |
| (M) |
Description: Three-part licence; paper pages affixed to flexible plastic folding cover. Pink, cover colour may differ slightly. The paper has a net security pattern. The photograph (35mm × 45mm) is tagged to the frame space on page 1 with an official stamp including the name of the issuing authority and the State coat of arms.
| Categories of model CZ1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (M) | — |
| (T) | — |
Description: Heavy banknote quality paper (pink) overprinted with security pattern. The Photograph (35mm × 45mm) is tagged to the frame space on the front with an official stamp including the name of the issuing authority and the State coat of arms.
| Categories of model CZ2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (A/50) | — |
| (T) | — |
Category A/50 would be stamped on the back of the licence, underneath the words ‘Zvláštní záznamy’.
Description: Banknote quality paper (pink) enclosed in plastic laminate. The Photograph (35mm × 45mm) is tagged to the frame space on the front with an official stamp including the name of the issuing authority and the State coat of arms.
| Categories of model CZ3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (A/50) | — |
| (T) | — |
Description: Banknote quality paper (pink) enclosed in plastic laminate. The document may have a faint coat. The Photograph (35mm × 45mm) is tagged to the frame space on the front with an official stamp including the name of the issuing authority and the State coat of arms.
| Categories of model CZ4 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (A/50) | — |
| (T) | — |
Description: Banknote quality paper (pink and blue) enclosed in security stamped plastic cover. Circular holographic image (with the letters ‘CZ’ in the centre) on the cover overlaps the photograph at lower left. The Photograph (35mm × 45mm) is tagged to the frame space on the front with an official stamp including the name of the issuing authority and the State coat of arms.
| Categories of model CZ5 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (A/50) | — |
| (T) | — |
Category A/50 would be stamped on the back of the licence, below ‘Zvláštní záznamy’.
Description: Multi-coloured banknote paper (pink, blue, green), enclosed in plastic cover. Circular holographic image (with the letters ‘CZ’ in the centre) on the cover overlaps the photograph at lower left. The Photograph (35mm × 45mm) is tagged to the frame space on the front side with an official stamp including the name of the issuing authority and the State coat of arms.
| Categories of model CZ6 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (AM, T) | — |
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC. The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national categories have been introduced:
AM and T.
Description: The model is pink, with four pages.
| Categories of model DK1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1, A; restricted to motorcycles without a side-car; holders are entitled to obtain full A1 and A in other Member States |
| A2 | A1, A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C1, C |
| CE | C1E, CE |
| D | D1, D |
| DE | D1E, DE |
This model is no longer valid for driving in Denmark, since a mandatory exchange of all licences was imposed in the years 1991 to 1993. Nevertheless, the licence can be renewed to a new driving licence issued by Denmark and has to be recognised by other Member States until 30.4.2038.
Description: the model contains pink and beige lines, four pages.
| Categories of model DK2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1, A; restricted to motorcycles without a side-car; holders are entitled to obtain full A1 and A in other Member States |
| A2 | A1, A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C1, C |
| CE | C1E, CE |
| D | D1, D |
| DE | D1E, DE |
Description: Model with pink and beige lines, four pages.
| Categories of model DK3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A1, A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C1, C |
| CE | C1, CE |
| D | D1 |
| DE | D1E, DE |
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A, B, BE, C, CE, D and DE.
The date of first issue of driving licences categories that were issued before 1.5.1986 cannot be traced back. In such cases, the symbol ‘<’ or ‘≤’ may appear in column 10 on the licence, accompanied by a certain year, indicating that the category was issued before or in that year.
General remark: For all German models issued before 1.1.1999, further entitlements of a very specific and limited kind, which are not displayed in the tables, may emerge. In the rare circumstance that such a case does occur, German issuing authorities will have to be contacted in case of doubt about the scope of a particular entitlement.
Description: Grey, four pages. A variety of differences as regards colour and form of the model may occur in practice, since this model has been issued for over 40 years. Models issued in the Land of Saarland may have a different size and are bilingual (German and French).
| Categories of model D1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| 1 | A (see: 1) |
| 1 beschränkt auf Leichtkrafträder: 1.4.1980-31.3.1986 | A1 |
| 2 | B, BE, C, CE (see: 2, 3, 5) |
| 3 | B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 3, 4, 5) |
| 4 | — (see: 6) |
| (5) | — |
Where such a licence holder establishes his normal residence in another Member State without being in compliance with the above rules, his ‘Klasse 2’ entitlement should not be recognised (unless he has changed his normal residence before the above rules apply to him).
If a ‘Klasse 2’ or a ‘Klasse 3’ licence was obtained after the above dates but before 1.4.1980, it entitles the holder to drive category A1 in addition.
This entitlement has to figure on a new licence which is issued to him in exchange, only at the explicit demand of the holder.
A1, A 79 (≤ 250 cm3) and B 79 (≤ 700 cm3). In both cases the holder is granted an unrestricted category A and B entitlement when he exchanges the licence.
In case a ‘Klasse 4’ licence was issued after the above dates, but before 1.4.1980, it entitles the holder to drive category A1.
Description: Grey model with four pages.
| D2a: Model issued until 31.3.1957. | |
|---|---|
| Categories of model D2a | Corresponding categories |
| 1 | A, B (see: 5) |
| 2 | A1, A, B, BE, C, CE (see: 1, 3, 4) |
| 3 | A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 2, 3, 4) |
| 4 | A1, A, B (see: 4, 5) |
| D2b: Model issued from 1.4.1957 to 1969. | |
|---|---|
| Categories of model D2b | Corresponding categories |
| 1 | A |
| 2 | A1, B (see: 4, 5) |
| 3 | A1 |
| 4 | A1, B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 2, 3, 4) |
| 5 | A1, B, BE, C, CE (see: 1, 3, 4) |
A statutory amendment, which took effect on 1.4.1957, changed the scope and the definitions of categories. Hence two tables of equivalences are required for this model.
Where such a licence holder establishes his normal residence in another Member State without being in compliance with the above rules, his ‘Klasse 2’ entitlement should not be recognised (unless he has changed his normal residence before the above rules apply to him).
This entitlement has to figure on a new licence which is issued to him in exchange, only at the explicit demand of the holder.
The holder of a vehicle of ‘Klasse 2’ issued before 1.4.1957 (D2a) or ‘Klasse 5’ issued after 31.3.1957 (D2b), is entitled to drive buses without passengers in international traffic.
After exchange of the models in Germany, the right to drive a bus without passengers is limited to German territory with application of a national code.
Where a ‘Klasse 1’ or ‘Klasse 4’ licence was issued before 1.12.1954, the holder is entitled to drive B 79 (≤ 700 cm3) only. In case a ‘Klasse 1’ or ‘Klasse 4’ was issued after that date and before 1.4.1957, or a ‘Klasse 2’ licence was issued after 31.3.1957, the holder is entitled to drive B 79 (≤ 250 cm3) only.
In the case of exchange of the document for a new licence, the holder is granted a full B.
Description: Licence book with 12 pages, grey cover.
| Categories of model D3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| 1 | A |
| 2 | B (see: 4, 5, 6) |
| 3 | — (see: 6) |
| 4 | B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 2, 3, 4, 6) |
| 5 | B, BE, C, CE (see: 1, 3, 4, 6) |
| § 6 StVZO, § 85 StVZO | — (see: 6) |
Where such a licence holder establishes his normal residence in another Member State without being in compliance with the above rules, his ‘Klasse 2’ entitlement should not be recognised (unless he has changed his normal residence before the above rules apply to him).
This entitlement has to figure on a new licence, which is issued to him in exchange only at the explicit demand of the holder.
Where a ‘Klasse 1’ licence was issued before 1.12.1954, the holder is entitled to drive B 79 (≤ 700 cm3). Where a ‘Klasse 1’ was issued after that date and before 1.4.1957, or a ‘Klasse 2’ licence was issued after 1.4.1957, the holder is only entitled to drive B 79 (≤ 250 cm3).
Where the document is exchanged for a new licence, the holder is granted a full B.
Description: Bright pink paper model, four pages.
| Categories of model D4 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A1, A |
| B | B, BE, C1 (see: 2, 3) |
| C | B, BE, C1, C1E, C (see: 1, 3) |
| D | B, BE, C1, C1E, D (see: 1) |
| BE | B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 2) |
| CE | B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE (see: 1) |
| DE | B, BE, C1, C1E, D, DE (see: 1) |
Where such a licence holder establishes his normal residence in another Member State without being in compliance with the above rules, his ‘Klasse C’ entitlement should not be recognised (unless he has changed his normal residence before the above rules apply to him).
This entitlement has to figure on a new licence, which is issued to him in exchange only at the explicit demand of the holder.
The holder of a vehicle of ‘Klasse C’ is entitled to drive buses without passengers in international traffic. After exchange of the models in Germany, the right to drive a bus is limited to German territory with application of a national code.
Description: Pink paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model D5 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| 1 | A1, A (see: 2) |
| 1a | A1, A |
| 1b | A1 |
| 2 | B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE (see: 1, 3, 5) |
| 3 | B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 3, 4, 5) |
| (4) | — (see: 6) |
| (5) | — |
Where such a licence holder establishes his normal residence in another Member State without being in compliance with the above rules, his ‘Klasse 2’ entitlement should not be recognised (unless he has changed his normal residence before the above rules apply to him).
The above applies to model D5 only if a D1 was issued to the same holder before the relevant dates and exchanged to a D5 model thereafter.
The above applies to model D5 only if a D1 was issued to the same holder before the relevant dates and exchanged to a D5 model thereafter.
This entitlement has to figure on a new licence, which is issued to him in exchange only on explicit demand of the holder.
The above applies to model D5 only if a D1 was issued to the same holder before the relevant dates and exchanged to a D5 model thereafter.
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national categories have been introduced:
M, L and T.
Description: Pink plastic card model.
| Categories of model EST1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (R) | — |
| (T) | — |
Since 1.2.1999 the words ‘Eesti Riiklik Autoregistrikeskus’ (the issuing authority) are indicated (as a hologram) on the front of the licence under item 5 and on the reverse. The date of issue is indicated for each category on the reverse. On 1.10.1999 the numerical information printed on the licence changed. National categories R and T are being issued since 1.2.2001.
The word ‘ESMANE’ on the central bottom of the front indicates that the licence holder is a novice driver; the validity of such licence is limited to two years.
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national categories have been introduced:
R and T.
The word ‘ESMANE’ on the central bottom of the back indicates that the licence holder is a novice driver; the validity of such licence is limited to two years.
Description: Pink paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model GR1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| B Για επαγγελματική χρήση | B |
| Γ | C |
| Δ | D |
| BE | BE |
| ΓΕ | CE |
| ΔΕ | DE |
Description: Pink paper model with six pages in accordance with Annex I of Directive 91/439/EEC.
| Categories of model GR2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1/A1 | A1 |
| A/A | A |
| B1/B1 | B1 |
| B/B | B |
| C/Γ | C |
| D/Δ | D |
| BE/BE | BE |
| CE/Γ E | CE |
| DE/Δ E | DE |
Description: Pink paper model with six pages in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A, B, BE, C, CE, D and DE.
Description: Pink paper licence consisting of six pages.
| Categories of model E1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A2 | A |
| B1 | B |
| B1E, B2E | BE |
| B2 | B for professional use |
| C1 | C1 (see: 1) |
| C1E, C2E | C1E (see: 1) |
| C2 | C, CE (see: 2) |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
Description: Pink paper model with six pages in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national category has been introduced:
(btp).
Description: Pink card with two pages, photo on front.
| Categories of model F1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| — | B (see: 1) |
| 1o Voitures affectés à des transports en commun | D |
| 2o véhicules pesant en charge plus de 3 000 kg | C, CE |
| 3o Motocycles à deux roues | A |
Description: Pink paper licence (considerably larger than the models in Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC), six pages.
| Categories of model F2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1, B1 |
| A | A, B1 |
| B | A1, B |
| C | A1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE |
| D | A1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE (see: 1) |
| BE | A1, B, BE |
| CE | A1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE |
| DE | A1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE (see: 1) |
| FA1 | A1 + code (10, 15, …) |
| FA | A + code (10, 15, …) |
| FB | B + code (10, 15, …) |
Description: Pink paper licence (considerably larger than the models in Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC), six pages.
| Categories of model F3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1, B1 |
| A | A, B1 |
| B | A1, B |
| C | A1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t) |
| C1 | A1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE |
| D | A1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t), D, DE (see: 1) |
| BE | A1, B, BE |
| DE | A1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE |
| FA1 | A1 + code (10, 15, …) |
| FA | A + code (10, 15, …) |
| FB | B + code (10, 15, …) |
| FBE | BE + code (10, 15, …) |
Description: Pink paper licence (considerably bigger than the models in Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC), six pages.
| Categories of model F4 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1, B1 |
| A2 | A, B1 |
| A3 | A, B1 |
| A4 | B1 |
| B | A1, B |
| BE | A1, B, BE |
| C | A1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t) |
| C1 | A1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE |
| D | A1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t), D, DE (see: 1) |
| DE | A1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t), D, DE |
| FA1 | A1, B1 + code (10, 15, …) |
| FA2 | A, B1 + code (10, 15, …) |
| FA3 | A, B1 + code (10, 15, …) |
| FA4 | B1 + code (10, 15, …) |
| FB | A1, B + code (10, 15, …) |
Description: Pink paper licence with six pages.
| Categories of model F5 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| AT | B1 |
| AL | A1, B1 |
| A | A, B1 |
| B | A1, B |
| BE | A1, B, BE |
| C | A1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE |
| C limité | A1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t) |
| CE | A1, B, BE, C, CE |
| D | A1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t), D, DE (see: 1) |
| DE | A1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t), D, DE |
Description: Pink paper licence with six pages.
| Categories of model F6 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| AT | B1 |
| AL | A1, B1 |
| A | A, B1 |
| B | A1, B |
| BE | A1, B, BE |
| C | C |
| CE | C, CE |
| D | D |
| DE | D, DE |
Description: Pink paper licence with six pages.
| Categories of model F7 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| AT | B1 |
| AL | A1, B1 |
| A | A, B1 |
| B | A1, B |
| BE | A1, B, BE |
| C | C |
| CE | C, CE |
| D | D |
| DE | D, DE |
Description: Pink paper licence in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D and DE.
Description: Pink paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model IRL1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (M, W) | — |
This model was issued in bilingual format, with the Irish (Gaelic) text preceding the English. The last licence of this model is due to expire on 16.11.2009.
Description: Pink paper model with six pages, in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
This model was issued in bilingual format, with the Irish (Gaelic) text preceding the English text.
General remark: For all Italian models it is mandatory to hold a Certificato di abilitazione professionale (Certificate of professional competence) in addition to the relevant licence model, if the licence holder wants to drive categories D or D + E for professional use.
Description: Pink and blue paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model I1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | A, B (see: 1) |
| BE | A, B, BE (see: 1) |
| C | C |
| CE | C, CE |
| D | D |
| DE | D, DE (see: 2) |
| (F) | — |
Description: Pink and blue paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model I2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | B, BE |
| C | C |
| CE | C, CE |
| D | D |
| DE | D, DE |
Description: Pink paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model I3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | B, BE |
| C | C |
| CE | C, CE |
| D | D |
| DE | D, DE |
Description: Pink paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model I4 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
Licence holders, who are under 21 years of age, must hold the certificate of professional competence at any rate in order to be entitled to drive category C and CE vehicles.
Description: Pink paper model with six pages in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Licence holders, who are under 21 years of age, must hold the certificate of professional competence at any rate in order to be entitled to drive category C and CE vehicles.
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C, CE, D and DE.
Description: Green paper licence, six pages.
| Categories of model CY1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| H (H) | A |
| Θ (I) | B1 |
| Δ (D) | B, BE |
| B (B) | C |
| IB (L) | CE |
| Γ (C) | D 79, DE 79 (< 23 passenger seats), D1, D1E |
| A (A) | D, DE |
Description: Pink paper model with six pages in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national categories have been introduced:
ΣΤ (F), H (H), Z (G), Θ (Ι), I (J), IA (K), IB (L).
Description: pink plastic card model.
| Categories of model LV1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A2 | A (≤ 25 kW, ≤ 0,16 kW/kg) |
| A | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national categories have been introduced:
TRAM, TROL, M, T.
Description: yellow sealed, laminated two-sided card model.
| Categories of model LT1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
On this model no expiry date is recorded. The last licence of this model is due to expire on 31.12.2005.
Description: yellow sealed, laminated two-sided card model.
| Categories of model LT2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
Licences of this model are valid until the expiry date recorded on the document.
Description: Pink plastic card model. Data (photo, categories and personal data) laser engraved into polycarbonate layer.
| Categories of model LT3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (T) | — |
Description: Pink paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model L1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A |
| (A2) | — |
| (A3) | — |
| B1/B2 | B (see: 1) |
| C1/C2 | C |
| CE2 | C, CE (see: 2) |
| D | D |
| (F1/2/3) | — |
Description: Pink paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model L2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A |
| (A3) | — |
| B1/B2 | B (see: 1) |
| C1 + 2 | C |
| CE2 | C, CE (see: 2) |
| D | D |
| (F1/2/3) | — |
Description: Pink paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model L3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A |
| (A2) | — |
| (A3) | — |
| B | B |
| BE1 | B |
| C | C |
| CE2 | CE |
| D | D |
Description: Pink paper model in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Description: Pink paper model, folded, six pages.
| Categories of model H1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| F5 | D (see 1.) |
| (F1, F2, F3, F4) | — |
Description: Pink paper model, four pages.
| Categories of model H2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| F5 | D (see: 1.) |
| (F1, F2, F3, F4) | — |
Description: Pink plastic card model. This model is recognised as national identity document. It is a centrally issued, category ‘A’ secure document produced with laser engraving.
| Categories of model H3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A72 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C74 | C1 |
| C76 | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D75 | D1 |
| D77 | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (K, T, M, TR, V) | — |
Subcategories as defined by Directive 91/439/EEC do not appear separately but rather are indicated in combination with the main categories on the reverse of the document (point (12) in application of harmonised Community codes.
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national category has been introduced:
K, T, M, TR and V.
This model is recognised as national identity document. It is a centrally issued, category ‘A’ secure document produced with laser engraving.
Description: white/pink paper licences folded in six pages.
| Categories of model M1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| B1 | B (see: 1.) |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D79 (less than 19 passenger seats) (see: 2.) |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
Description: Pink plastic card model. The licence has a paper counterpart (size A4) which should be carried with the driving licence.
| Categories of model M2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A (≤ 25 kW, 0,16 kW/kg) |
| A+ | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| f | D79 (less than 19 passenger seats) (see: 1.) |
| g | Agricultural Tractors |
The following national categories have been introduced:
f and g
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national categories have been introduced:
f and g.
Description: Pink and grey paper licence with six pages.
| Categories of model NL1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
Description: Pink paper licence in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE.
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national categories have been introduced:
AM and T.
Description: Greyish brown paper model with four pages.
| Categories of model A1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| a | A1 |
| b | A |
| c1 | B |
| c2 | B |
| d | C, CE |
| (e) | — |
| (f1) | — |
| (f2) | — |
Description: Greyish brown paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model A2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A1 |
| B | A |
| c1 | B |
| c2 | B |
| d1 | C, CE |
| d2 | D, DE |
| (e) | — |
| (f1) | — |
| (f2) | — |
Description: Pink paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model A3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A, B1 79 (≤ 400 kg) |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | (see: 2) |
| (F) | — |
| (G) | — |
| (H) | — |
Description: Pink paper model with six pages in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national category has been introduced:
F.
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national category has been introduced:
F.
Description: Pink paper model, four pages.
| Categories of model PL1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
Description: Pink paper model, four pages.
| Categories of model PL2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
Description: Pink plastic card model.
| Categories of model PL3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (T) | — |
Description: Pink plastic card model.
| Categories of model PL4 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (T) | — |
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1 A, B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Description: Pink paper model with four pages.
| Categories of model P1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| (A1) | — |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| BG/BEG | B/BE (see: 1) |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| CG/CEG | C/CE (see: 1) |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| DG/DEG | D/DE (see: 1) |
| (F) | — |
Description: Pink paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model P2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
Description: Pink paper model with six pages in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A, B, BE, C, CE, D and DE.
Description: Pink paper model with six pages in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C, CE, D and DE.
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C, CE, D and DE.
From 1.7. to 31.12.1999, both models P4 and P5 were issued.
Description: Pink plastic card model according to Annex I of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1 A, B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Description: Licence book with one paper leaf inside. Pink. Dimensions for one page: 74 × 105 mm.
| Categories of model RO1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | (E) (see: 1) |
This model is no longer valid for driving in Romania, since a mandatory exchange of all licences was imposed in the years 1995 to 2001. Nevertheless, the licence can be renewed to a new driving licence issued by Romania and has to be recognised by other Member States until 19 January 2033.
Description: Heavy banknote quality paper (pink) overprinted with security pattern. Dimensions: 76 x 112 mm.
| Categories of model RO2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | (E) (see: 1) |
| F | — |
| G | A1 |
| H | — |
| I | — |
This model is no longer valid for driving in Romania, since a mandatory exchange of all licences was imposed in the years 1995 to 2001.
Description: Pink paper model with six pages. Dimensions for one page: 75 x 103 mm. Two pages are detached, for medical periodical examinations.
| Categories of model RO3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | (E) (see: 1) |
| F | — |
| G | A1 |
| H | — |
| I | — |
This model is no longer valid for driving in Romania, since a mandatory exchange of all licences was imposed in the years 1995 to 2001.
Description: Laminate card model. Pink.
| Categories of model RO4 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| Tb | — |
| Tr | — |
| Tv | — |
Licences of this model are valid until the expiry date recorded on the document (10 years).
The plastic card model has been gradually introduced as of 1.12.1995. From 1.12.1995 to 31.10.1996, both models RO3 and RO4 were issued.
Description: Pink paper model, folded, six pages.
| Categories of model SLO1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A (see: 1) |
| B | B (see: 2) |
| C | B, C |
| D | B, C, D |
| E | BE, CE (see: 3) |
| (F) | — |
| (G) | — |
| H | A1 79 (< 50 km/h) |
‘A — LE DO 50 KM/H’, or ‘21800 A LE DO 50 KM/H’, or ‘A 79 (< 50 KM/H)’: restriction to drive A1 79 (< 50 km/h) motorcycles only.
‘A — DO 125 CCM’, or ‘20500 A ≤ 125 CCM’, or ‘A ≤ 125 CCM IN ≤ 11KW’, or ‘20800 A ≤ 125 CCM IN ≤ 11 KW’, or ‘72. (A1)’:entitles to drive category A1 motorcycles only;
‘A ≤ 25 KW ALI ≤ 0,16 KW/KG’, or ‘20900 A ≤ 25 KW ALI ≤ 0,16 KW/KG’; or ‘A 209. (≤ 25 KW ALI ≤ 0,16 KW/KG)’: entitles to drive category A motorcycles with the power output not exceeding 25 kW and a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0,16 kW/kg;
‘A — DO 350 CCM’ or ‘20700 A ≤ 350 CCM’: entitles to drive category A motorcycles at the age of 20 years (or over);
‘E — LE Z VOZILI B KATEGORIJE’ or ‘20600 E LE Z VOZILI B KATEGORIJE’ or ‘E 206. LE Z VOZILI B KAT.’: the holder is additionally entitled to drive vehicles of category BE.
The model may be issued in the following languages: Slovenian; Slovenian and Italian (bilingual); Slovenian and Hungarian (bilingual).
Description: Model in conformity with Annex I of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A, A1, B, BE, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national category has been introduced:
F, G and H.
Description: Pink sealed card model consisting of two pages.
| Categories of model SK1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A/50 | — |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | B, C |
| CE | BE, CE |
| D | B, C, D |
| DE | BE, CE, DE |
| (T) | — |
Description: pink plastic card model in accordance with Annex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC. The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national categories have been introduced:
AM and T.
Description: Pink paper model, two pages.
| Categories of model FIN1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| KT | A |
| (T) | — |
Description: Pink plastic card model.
| Categories of model FIN2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (T) | — |
Description: Pink plastic card model.
| Categories of model FIN3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (T) | — |
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC..
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national categories have been introduced:
M (since 1.1.2000) and T.
Description: Pink paper licence coated with plastic, two pages.
| Categories of model FIN5 (Åland) | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| KT | A |
| (T) | — |
Description: Pink plastic card model.
| Categories of model FIN6 (Åland) | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (T) | — |
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national categories have been introduced:
M (since 1.6.2004) and T.
Description: Pink plastic card model (layout change on 1.1.1993)
| Categories of model S1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A (see: 2) |
| B | B (see: 3) |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC. (layout changes on 1.1.1997 and 1.6.1999).
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C, CE, D and DE.
The national category ‘Taxi’ was abolished as of 1.10.1998.
Description: Green long model, which is folded.
| Categories of model UK1 (Great Britain) | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | B, BE, C1, C1E 79 (≤ 8,25 t) (see: 1) |
| B | B 78, BE 78, C1 78, C1E 78, 79 (≤ 8,25 t) (see: 2) |
| C | B1 79 (≤ 425 kg) |
| D | A |
| (E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N) | — |
Description: Pink model, folded. Only a part of it is the actual driving licence, the remainder is the counterpart.
| Categories of model UK2 (Great Britain) | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 1) |
| B | B 78, BE 78, C1 78, C1E 78 (see: 2) |
| C | B1 79 (≤ 425 kg) |
| D | A |
| (E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N) | — |
Description: Pink and green model, folded. Only a part of it is the actual driving licence, the remainder is the counterpart.
| Categories of model UK3 (Great Britain) | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B, C1E (see: 1) |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (F, G, H, K, P) | — |
Description: Pink and green model, folded. Only a part of it is the actual driving licence, the remainder is the counterpart.
| Categories of model UK4 (Great Britain) | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (F, G, H, K, P) | — |
The period of issue of models 4 and 5 is overlapping.
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The counterpart, on which convictions for traffic infringements are recorded, is issued separately. The period of issue of this model overlaps with the issue of model UK4 due to a stepwise introduction of the new model.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national categories have been introduced:
F, G, H, K and P.
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
The counterpart, on which convictions for traffic infringements are recorded, is issued separately.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national categories have been introduced:
F, G, H, K and P.
Description: This model consists of a paper driving licence with additional space for endorsements plus a photographic plastic counterpart with the details of the holder.
| Categories of model UK7 (Northern Ireland) | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (F, G, H, K, L, N, P) | — |
The last licence of this model is due to expire on 31.12.2006.
Description: This model consists of a paper driving licence with additional space for endorsements plus a photographic plastic counterpart with the details of the holder.
| Categories of model UK8 (Northern Ireland) | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (F, G, H, K, L, N, P) | — |
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC plus a paper counterpart on which traffic infringements are recorded.
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national categories have been introduced:
F, K, L, N and P.
Description: Pink paper model with six pages.
| Categories of model UK10 (Gibraltar) | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A, B1 79 (≤ 400 kg) tricycles only |
| B | B, B1 (quadricycles only) |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| C1 | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| E | BE, CE, DE |
| (F, G, H, I, J, K) | — |
Validity:
A, B, BE, 70y; > 70: 3y
C, C1, D, E 5y
Description: Pink paper model in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC
The following harmonised categories have been introduced:
A1, A, B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
Moreover, the following national categories have been introduced:
F, G, H, I, J, K
Pink paper model with six pages issued in accordance with Annex 1 of Directive 91/439. As per Model UK 11 but front cover amended to reflect the accession of new Member States..
Description: Green paper, laminated, with two pages.
| Categories of model ÍS1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A, B1 79 (≤ 400 kg) |
| B | B, BE, C1, C1E, D1, D1E |
| C | (see: 1) |
| D | C, CE |
| E | D, DE |
Description: Pink paper, laminated, with two pages.
| Categories of model ÍS2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A, B1 79 (≤ 400 kg) |
| B | B, BE, C1, C1E, D1, D1E |
| C | (see: 1) |
| D | C, CE |
| E | D, DE |
Description: Pink paper, laminated, with two pages.
| Categories of model ÍS3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A, B1 79 (≤ 400 kg) |
| B | B, BE, C1, C1E |
| C | (see: 1) |
| D | C, CE |
| E | D, DE |
The entitlement to drive category C of those licences refers only to professional driving of category B and/or E and has no relevance in view of Directive 91/439/EEC.
Description: Pink paper, laminated, with two pages.
| Categories of model ÍS4 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B, BE |
| C | (see: 1) |
| D | C, CE |
| E | D, DE |
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
| Categories of model ÍS5 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
Description: Blue paper model with four pages.
| Categories of model FL1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B1 | B (for professional use) |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| (C1) | — |
| (C1E) | — |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (F, G) | — |
Description: Blue paper model with four pages.
| Categories of model FL2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A2 | B1 79 (≤ 400 kg) |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| (C1) | — |
| (C1E) | — |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D2 | D1 (see: 1) |
| D2E | D1E (see: 1) |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (F, G) | — |
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
| Categories of model FL3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| F, G, M | — |
General remark for all models: all Norwegian driving licences have preprinted text in ‘bokmål’ or ‘nynorsk’. The two forms of language have equal status. The words ‘førerkort’ and ‘Norge’ show the text is in ‘bokmål’; ‘førarkort’ and ‘Noreg’ indicate the ‘nynorsk’ form.
Description: dark green cover, model folded in format A7, six pages. The word ‘Førerkort’ or ‘Førarkort’ is printed on the front cover.
| Categories of model N1 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| Class 1 | A1, B, BE |
| Class 2 | A1, B, BE |
| Class 3 | A |
| (Class 4) | — |
This model is valid until the holder's 100th birthday, provided the licence had a period of validity of ten years and was valid on 2 April 1982. National law requires holders driving abroad with this model to carry with them in addition a certified translation or an international permit in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic.
Description: bright pink paper model encased in clear plastic, two pages. Licences issued after July 1985 carry the date of first issue of any driving licence to the holder (Første førerkort).
| Categories of model N2 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| A + ‘Klasse A gjelder bare lett motorsykkel’ | A1 (see: 1) |
| B | B |
| BE | BE (see: 2) |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D | C1, D (see: 3) |
| DE | C1E, DE (see: 3) |
| (A + `Klasse A gjelder bare beltemotorsykkel) | — |
| (T) | — |
the stamp with the restricting text is on the reverse of the driving licence;
holders of driving licences of category BE issued prior to 1 April 1979 and subsequently exchanged for an N2 model are additionally entitled to drive vehicles in category A1;
to maintain the C1 or C1E entitlement, the holder has to exchange his licence for an N4 model when renewing prior to 1.1.2002 his D or DE entitlement.
Description: bright pink and grey paper model encased in clear plastic, two pages.
| Categories of model N3 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| A + ‘Klasse A gjelder bare lett motorsykkel’ | A1 (see: 1) |
| A1 | A1 |
| B | B (see: 2) |
| BE | BE (see: 3) |
| B1 | B1 |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| C1 | C1 (see: 4) |
| C1E | C1E (see: 4) |
| D | D |
| DE | C1E, DE (see: 5) |
| D1 | D1 (see: 6) |
| D1E | D1E (see: 6) |
| D2 | C1, D1 (see: 5) |
| D2E | C1E, D1E (see: 5) |
| (A + ‘Gjelder beltemotorsykkel’) | — |
| (S) | — |
| (T) | — |
the stamp with the restricting text is on the reverse of the driving licence;
If the following entitlement is stamped on the reverse of the driving licence: ‘Gjelder også bil med tillatt totalvekt ikke over 7 500 kg og høyst 8 passasjerplasser’ (Valid for motor car with maximum authorized weight less than 7 500 kilograms and maximum eight passenger seats), the holder is additionally entitled to drive C1 vehicles. To keep this entitlement, he has to exchange his licence to model N 4 prior to 1 January 2002.
holders of driving licences of category BE issued prior to 30.9.1992 and subsequently exchanged for an N3 model are additionally entitled to drive vehicles in category A1; this entitlement may only be maintained if the holder changes his licence to model N4 before 1.1.2002.
categories C1 and C1E were introduced on 1 January 1997;
to maintain the C1 or C1E entitlement, the holder has to exchange his licence for an N4 model when renewing his DE, D2 or D2E entitlement, prior to 1.1.2002.
categories D1 and D1E were introduced on 1 January 1997 and replaced categories D2 and D2E.
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
| Categories of model N4 | Corresponding categories |
|---|---|
| A1 | A1 |
| A | A |
| B1 | B1 |
| B | B |
| BE | BE |
| C1 | C1 |
| C1E | C1E |
| C | C |
| CE | CE |
| D1 | D1 |
| D1E | D1E |
| D | D |
| DE | DE |
| (S, T, M) | — |
| Decision 2000/275/EC | This Decision |
|---|---|
| Article 1 | Article 1 |
| Article 2 | Article 2 |
| Article 3(1) | Article 3(1) |
| Article 3(2) | Article 3(3) |
| Article 3(3) | Article 3(2) |
| — | Article 3(4) |
| — | Article 4 |
| Article 4 | Article 5 |