The Driving License Act was reformed on 29.5.2026. Here are some of the most significant changes.
17-year-old holder of a Class B license
- Driving is prohibited at night between 00:00 and 05:00. No driving entitlement during this time.
- The rule applies to all 17-year-olds, including those who received their passenger car license before this change.
If the prohibition is violated.
If an underage driver drives a vehicle requiring a passenger car license between 00:00 and 05:00, this will generally result in a driving ban and a fine.
In addition, the person who handed over the vehicle may be issued a fine. The guardian is responsible for supervising the underage driver's driving entitlement.
Underage driver identifier becomes mandatory in October 2026
Further information will be provided later.
Changes related to the driver examination
- Cheating on the theory test of the driver examination results in a 6-month participation ban.
- The driving ban training for new drivers is extended to also cover drivers of tractors, mopeds and light quadricycles, as well as those placed under a temporary driving ban.
- Hazard perception training expands from 8 hours to 12 hours starting from October 2026.
- The use of simulator instruction is restricted.
- The proportion of simulator instruction may henceforth be at most half of the driving instruction.