Currently, licence renewal in France takes place every 15 years and is a simple administrative procedure. However, when this measure is officially implemented in 2030, all Europeans will be required to prove that they are fit to drive in order to obtain or renew their driving licence. They will particularly have to prove that their eyesight, hearing and reflexes are good.

They will therefore have to undergo either a medical examination or a self-assessment every 15 years. Since there aren't any compulsory medical procedures, each member state will be able to choose its own method of evaluating drivers' health. While this measure will be particularly significant in France, Germany and Poland, where no medical check-ups are currently required, it will have less impact in countries such as Luxembourg, Italy and Portugal, where the rules are already similar, if not stricter.

This measure is part of a broader project to standardise driving licence regulations across Europe. Another significant development will be the introduction of a digital driving licence, accessible on a mobile phone. But don't worry: you will still have the option of requesting a physical licence.

Justine Hagard