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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Erica Carter & Clare McCarthy

Irish drivers face major change to driver's license as new EU update on the way

The European Union have agreed to introduce a digital driving license in an effort to crack down on rogue drivers who may flee a country to escape prosecution from road traffic offences.

The new EU digital driving licence will be part of a central registration system, meaning drivers won't be able to get away with road traffic offences by fleeing to another state.

It also means if you are disqualified in one country, you will be disqualified across all countries in the EU.

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