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►B COMMISSIONDECISION
of21March2000
onequivalencesbetweencertain categories ofdrivinglicences
(notified under document number C(2000) 511)
(TextwithEEArelevance)
(2000/275/EC)
(OJ L 91, 12.4.2000, p. 1)
Amended by:
Official Journal
No page date
►M1Commission Decision 2002/256/EC of 25 March2002 L 87 57 4.4.2002
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COMMISSIONDECISION
of21March2000
onequivalencesbetweencertain categories ofdrivinglicences
(notified under document number C(2000) 511)
(TextwithEEArelevance)
(2000/275/EC)
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), as last amended by Directive 97/26/EC(2), and in
particular Article 1(2) and the first paragraph of Article 10 thereof,
Whereas:
(1)Directive 91/439/EEC provides that all driving licences issued
by Member States, including those issued before the implemen-tation of that Directive in national legislation, have to be
mutually recognised.
(2)That 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 provi-
sions in force at the time.
(3)Directive 91/439/EEC provides that the Member States are to
establishequivalences between th e categories of licences issued
before the implementation of that Directive and those defined inArticle 3 thereof. Those equivalences have to have the agree-ment of the Commission in a legally binding form,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
This Decision shall apply to all valid driving licences issued in
Member States which are still in circulation.
Article 2
Tables of equivalences between categories of driving licences, which
have been issued in Member States before the implementation ofDirective 91/439/EEC and the harmonised categories as defined in
Article 3 of Directive 91/439/EEC are laid down in the Annex to this
Decision.
Article 3
1. Categories of driving licences which have been issued prior to the
implementation of Directive 91/439/EEC entitle the holder to drivevehicles of the corresponding categories as described in the tables inthe Annex to this Decision without restrictions, save as stated otherwise
for the relevant entitlement.
2. Codes which indicate the restriction of corresponding entitlements
in the tables are harmonised Community codes as defined by Article7(a) of Directive 91/439/EEC.
3. 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 in
accordance with Article 8(1) of that Directive, the equivalent entitle-ments shall be granted as described in the Annex to this Decision.2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 2
(1) OJ L 237, 24.8.1991, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 150, 7.6.1997, p. 41.
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Article 4
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 3
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ANNEX
MODELSISSUEDINBELGIUM
ModelBelgium1(B1)
IssuedinBelgiumfrom1.1.1967to31.12.1988
Description: The model appears in one of the following languages: Dutch,
Frenchand German. Differences as regards colour and printing of th e model
exist.►M1Pink◄paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model B1 Corresponding categories
AA
BA , B , B E
BE A, B, BE
B for professional use A, B, BE
BE for professional use A, B, BE
C A, B, BE, C, CECE A, B, BE, C, CE
D A, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE
DE A, B, BE, C, CE, D, DEAF A 51
BF A 52
Additional information:
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.
ModelBelgium2(B2)
IssuedinBelgiumfrom1.1.1989to30.9.1998
Description: The model appears in one of the following languages: Dutch,
Frenchand German. Differences as regards colour and printing of th e model
exist. Generally it is a pink paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model B2 Corresponding categories
(A3) -----
A2 A1; holding A2 more than two years:
A
A1 A
BB
BE B, BE
CB , CCE B, BE, C, CE
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Categories of model B2 Corresponding categories
DE B, BE, D, DE
ModelBelgium3(B3)
IssuedinBelgiumfrom1.1.1989to30.9.1998
Description: The model is blue and consists of four pages.EquivalencesThe equivalences of model B3 follow those either of model B or of B2,
depending on which of those two models model B3 is combined with. Hence
see either model B1 or B2 for the equivalences.
ModelBelgium4(B4)
IssuedinBelgiumsince1.1.1998
Description: Model in conformity withAnnex I of Directive 91/439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model B4 Corresponding categories
(A3) -----
AA
BBBE BE
C1 C1
C1E C1ECC
CE CE
D1 D1
D1E D1E
DDDE DE
MODELSISSUEDINDENMARK
ModelDenmark1(DK1)
IssuedinDenmarkuntil30.4.1986
Description: The model is pink, with four pages.
Table of equivalences
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
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Categories of model DK1 Corresponding categories
BE BE
C C1, C
CE C1E, CE
D D1, D
DE D1E, DE
Additional information:
This model is valid until 30.4.2038 at the latest. However, 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
exchanged for a new driving licence issued by Denmark and has to be recog-
nised by other Member States until the above date.
ModelDenmark2(DK2)
IssuedinDenmarkfrom1.5.1986to30.6.1996
Description: the model contains pink and beige lines, 4 pages.
Table of equivalences
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
BBBE BE
C C1, C
CE C1E, CE
D D1, D
DE D1E, DE
ModelDenmark3(DK3)
IssuedinDenmarkfrom1.7.1996to13.4.1997
Description: Model withpink and beige lines, four pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model DK3 Corresponding categories
A A1, A
BBBE BE
C C1, C
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Categories of model DK3 Corresponding categories
DE D1E, DE
ModelDenmark4(DK4)
IssuedinDenmarksince14.4.1997
Description: Plastic card model in compliance withAnnex Ia of Directive 91/
439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model DK4 Corresponding categories
A A1, A
BB
BE BE
C C1, CCE C1E, CE
D D1, D
DE D1E, DE
Additional information:
The date of first issue of driving licences categories that were issued before
1.5.1986 cannot be traced back. In suchcases, th e 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.
MODELSISSUEDINGERMANY
General remark: For all German models issued before 1.1.1999, further entitle-
ments 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.
ModelGermany1(D1)
Issued in the Federal Republic of Germany until 1.4.1986 (in particular
casesthedateofissuemaybeafter1.4.1986)
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 Landof Saarland may have a different size
and are bilingual (German and French).
Table of equivalences
Categories of model D1 Corresponding categories
1 A1, A (see: 1)
1 beschränkt auf Leichtkrafträder:
1.4.1980 — 31.3.1986A1
2 B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE (see: 2, 3, 5)
3 B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 3, 4, 5)4 ----- (see: 6)
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Additional information:
1. If a ‘Klasse 1’ licence was obtained before 1.12.1954 (before 1.10.1960 in
theLandof Saarland), the holder is entitled to drive category B 79 ( ≤700
cm3) in addition, without having to exchange the licence. In case of exchange
of such a licence, the holder is granted a full category B licence.
2. If the holder of a ‘Klasse 2’ entitlement has his 50th birthday before
31.12.1999, his entitlement ceases to be valid on 31.12.2000. Until
31.12.2000 this licence holder has to exchange his licence for a new model
and the period of validity and the periodicity of medical examination for the
new model applies. If a holder turns 50 after 31.12.1999, he has to exchange
his licence for a new model on his 50th birthday and thereafter a period of
validity of five years applies.
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).
3. If a ‘Klasse 2’ or a ‘Klasse 3’ licence was obtained before 1.12.1954 (before
1.10.1960 in the Landof Saarland), the holder is entitled to drive categories
A1 and A 79 ( ≤250 cm3) in addition. In both cases, the holder is granted an
unrestricted category A entitlement in case he exchanges the licence.
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.
4. The holder of a ‘Klasse 3’ licence is also entitled to drive the following
vehicle: CE 79 (> 12 t, but not more than three axles in total).
This entitlement has to figure on a new licence, which is issued to him in
exchange only at the explicit demand of the holder.
5. The holder of a vehicle of ‘Klasse 3’ is entitled to drive buses without
passengers with a maximum weight of less than 7,5 t, also in international
traffic, without the obligation to hold model D2. The holder of a vehicle of
‘Klasse 2’ is entitled to drive buses without passengers in international traffic
without the obligation to hold model D2. After exchange of the models in
Germany, the right to drive a bus without passengers is limited to German
territory withapplication of a national code.
In order to be entitled to drive buses withpassengers in international traffic,
a licence holder of ‘Klasse 2’ needs to hold licence model D2 in addition. On
exchange in another Member State, categories D1, D1E, D and DE only have
to be granted to holders who are entitled to drive ‘Klasse 2’ and who hold
model D2.
6. Where a ‘Klasse 4’ entitlement was granted before 1.12.1954 (before
1.10.1960 in the Landof Saarland) it is not a national category only but enti-
tles the holder to drive the following categories:
A1, A 79 ( ≤250 cm3) and B 79 ( ≤700 cm3). In both cases the holder is
granted an unrestricted category A 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.
ModelGermany2(D2)
IssuedinGermanyuntil31.12.1998
Description: Yellow model consisting of four pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model D2 Corresponding categories
Führerschein zur Fahrgastbeförderung
in KraftomnibussenD1, D1E, D, DE
Führerschein zur Fahrgastbeförderung
in Kraftomnibussen mit nicht mehrals 14 FahrgastplätzenD1, D1E
Führerschein zur Fahrgastbeförderung
in Kraftomnibussen beschränkt auf
Fahrzeuge mit nicht mehr als 24 Fahr-
gastplätzen oder nicht mehr als
7 500 kg zulässiger GesamtmasseD1, D1E, D 79 ( ►
M125 passenger
seats or fewer ◄and less than
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Additional information:
This model is not valid as such. In order to be entitled to drive the categories
mentioned in the tables of equivalences, the holder of this model at the sametime has to be the holder of one of the following models: D1, D3, D4, D5 or
D6.
ModelGermany3(D3)
IssuedintheGermanDemocratic Republicuntil1969
Description: Grey model withfour pages.
Table of equivalences
D3a: Model issued until 31.3.1957.
Categories of model D3a Corresponding categories
1 A1, A, B(see: 5)
2 A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE (see:
1, 3, 4)
3 A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 2, 3, 4)
4 A1, A, B(see: 4, 5)
D3b: Model issued from 1.4.1957 to 1969.
Categories of model D3b Corresponding categories
1 A1, A (see: 5)
2 A1, B(see: 4, 5)
3A 1
4 A1, B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 2, 3, 4)5 A1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE (see: 1, 3,
4)
Additional information:
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.
1. If the holder of a ‘Klasse 2’ entitlement issued before 1.4.1957 or of a
‘Klasse 5’ entitlement issued after 31.3.1957 has his 50th birthday before
31.12.1999, his entitlement ceases to be valid on 31.12.2000. Until
31.12.2000 this licence holder has to exchange his licence for a new model
and the period of validity and the periodicity of medical examination for the
new model applies. If a holder turns 50 after 31.12.1999, he has to exchange
his licence for a new model on his 50th birthday and thereafter a period of
validity of five years applies.
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).
2. The holder of a ‘Klasse 3’ licence issued before 1.4.1957 and of a ‘Klasse 4’
licence issued after 31.3.1957 is also entitled to drive the following vehicle:
CE 79 (> 12 t, but not more than three axles in total).
This entitlement has to figure on a new licence, which is issued to him in
exchange only at the explicit demand of the holder.
3. The holder of a vehicle of ‘Klasse 3’ issued before 1.4.1957 (D3a) or ‘Klasse
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with a maximum weight of less than 7,5 t, also in international traffic
without the obligation to hold model D2.
The holder of a vehicle of ‘Klasse 2’ issued before 1.4.1957 (D3a) or
‘Klasse 5’ issued after 31.3.1957 (D3b), is entitled to drive buses without
passengers in international traffic without the obligation to hold model D2.
After exchange of the models in Germany, the right to drive a bus without
passengers is limited to German territory withapplication of a national code.
In order to be entitled to drive buses withpassengers in international traffic,
the holder of a licence model D3 is required to hold licence model D2 in
addition. On exchange in another Member State, categories D1, D1E, D and
DE only have to be granted to holders who are entitled to drive ‘Klasse 2’
(D3a) or ‘Klasse 5’ (D3b) and who hold model D2.
4. A holder of a ‘Klasse 2’, ‘Klasse 3’ or ‘Klasse 4’ licence of model D3a or of
a ‘Klasse 2’, ‘Klasse 4’ or ‘Klasse 5’ licence of model D3b, which has been
issued before 1.12.1954, is entitled to drive unrestricted category A only after
exchange of the licence. Without exchanging the licence, the model entitles
the holder to drive A 79 ( ≤250 cm3) only.
5. Without exchange of the document, the following applies:
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.
ModelGermany4(D4)
IssuedintheGermanDemocratic Republicfrom1969to31.5.1982
Description: Licence book with12 pages, grey cover.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model D4 Corresponding categories
1 A1, A (see: 5)
2 B(see: 4, 5, 6)
3 ----- (see: 6)
4 B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 2, 3, 4, 6)
5 B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE (see: 1, 3, 4,
6)
§ 6 StVZO, § 85 StVZO ----- (see: 6)
Additional information:
1. If the holder of a ‘Klasse 5’ entitlement has his 50th birthday before
31.12.1999, his entitlement ceases to be valid on 31.12.2000. Until
31.12.2000 this licence holder has to exchange his licence for a new model
and the period of validity and the periodicity of medical examination for the
new model applies. If a holder turns 50 after 31.12.1999, he has to exchange
his licence for new model on his 50th birthday and thereafter a period of
validity of five years applies.
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).
2. The holder of a ‘Klasse 4’ licence is also entitled to drive the following
vehicle: CE 79 (> 12 t, but not more than three axles in total).
This entitlement has to figure on a new licence, which is issued to him in
exchange only at the explicit demand of the holder.
3. The holder of a vehicle of ‘Klasse 4’ is entitled to drive empty buses with a
maximum weight of up to 7,5 t, also in international traffic without having to2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 10
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hold model D2. The holder of a vehicle of ‘Klasse 5’, is entitled to drive
empty buses in international traffic without having to hold model D2. After
exchange of the models in Germany, the right to drive an empty bus is
limited to German territory withapplication of a national code.
In order to be entitled to drive buses withpassengers in international traffic,
the holder of a licence model D3 is required to hold licence model D2. On
exchange in another Member State, categories D1, D1E, D and DE only have
to be granted to holders who are entitled to drive ‘Klasse 5’ and who hold
model D2.
4. A holder of a ‘Klasse 2’, ‘3’ or ‘5’ licence, which has originally been issued
before 1.12.1954, is entitled to drive unrestricted category A only after
exchange of the licence. Without exchanging the licence, the model entitles
the holder to drive A 79 ( ≤250 cm3) only.
5. Without exchange of the document, the following applies:
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.
6. Where a holder of ‘Klasse 2’, ‘3’, ‘4’ or ‘5’, or according to § 6 StVZO or
§ 85 StVZO, has obtained his licence before 1.4.1980, he is entitled to drive
category A1 in addition. In this case ‘Klasse 3’ is not only a national cate-
gory.
ModelGermany5(D5)
IssuedintheGermanDemocratic Republicfrom1.6.1982to2.10.1990
Description: Bright pink paper model, four pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model D5 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, D1, D(see: 1, 3)
BE B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 2)CE B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE (see: 1)
DE B, BE, C1, C1E, D1, D1E, D, DE
(see: 1, 3)
Additional information:
1. If the holder of a ‘Klasse C’, ‘CE’, ‘D’ and ‘DE’ entitlement has his 50th
birthday before 31.12.1999, his entitlement ceases to be valid on
31.12.2000. Until 31.12.2000 this licence holder has to exchange his licence
for a new model and the period of validity and the periodicity of medical
examination for the new model applies. If a holder turns 50 after
31.12.1999, he has to exchange his licence for new model on his 50th
birthday and thereafter a period of validity of five years applies.
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).
2. The holder of a ‘Klasse B’ and ‘BE’ licence is also entitled to drive the
following vehicle: CE 79 (> 12 t, but not more than three axles in total).
This entitlement has to figure on a new licence, which is issued to him in
exchange only at the explicit demand of the holder.2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 11
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3. The holder of a vehicle of ‘Klasse B’ is entitled to drive buses without
passengers witha maximum weigh t of up to 7,5 t, also in international
traffic, without the obligation to hold model D2.
The holder of a vehicle of ‘Klasse C’ is entitled to drive buses without
passengers in international traffic without the obligation to hold model D2.
After exchange of the models in Germany, the right to drive a bus is limited
to German territory withapplication of a national code.
In order to be entitled to drive buses withpassengers in international traffic,
the holder of a D5 licence is required to hold licence model D2 in addition.
On exchange in another Member State, categories D1, D1E, D and DE only
have to be granted to holders who are entitled to drive ‘Klasse D’ or ‘DE’
(D5) and who hold model D2.
ModelGermany6(D6)
IssuedinGermanyfrom1.4.1986to31.12.1998
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model D6 Corresponding categories
1 A1, A (see: 2)
1a A1, A
1b A12 B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE (see: 1, 3, 5)
3 B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 3, 4, 5)
(4) ----- (see: 6)(5) -----
Additional information:
1. Where the holder of a ‘Klasse 2’ entitlement has his 50th birthday before
31.12.1999, his entitlement ceases to be valid on 31.12.2000. Until
31.12.2000 this licence holder has to exchange his licence for a new model
and the period of validity and the periodicity of medical examination for the
new model applies. If a holder turns 50 after 31.12.1999, he has to exchange
his licence for new model on his 50th birthday and thereafter a period of
validity of five years applies.
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).
2. Where a ‘Klasse 1’ licence of model D1 was obtained before 31.12.1954
(before 1.10.1960 in the Landof Saarland), the holder is entitled to drive
category B 79 ( ≤700 cm
3) in addition, without having to exchange the
licence. At the exchange of such a licence, the holder is granted a full
category B licence.
The above applies to model D6 only if a D1 was issued to the same holder
before the relevant dates and exchanged to a D6 model thereafter.
3. In case a ‘Klasse 2’ or a ‘Klasse 3’ licence of model D1 was obtained before
1.12.1954 (before 1.10.1960 in the Landof Saarland), the holder is entitled to
drive categories A1 and A 79 ( ≤250 cm3) in addition. In bothcases th e
holder is granted an unrestricted category A entitlement when he exchanges
the licence. 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.
The above applies to model D6 only if a D1 was issued to the same holder
before the relevant dates and exchanged to a D6 model thereafter.
4. The holder of a ‘Klasse 3’ licence is also entitled to drive the following
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This entitlement has to figure on a new licence, which is issued to him in
exchange only on explicit demand of the holder.
5. The holder of a vehicle of ‘Klasse 3’ is entitled to drive buses without
passengers witha maximum weigh t of up to 7,5 t, also in international
traffic, without being obliged to hold model D2. The holder of a vehicle of
‘Klasse 2’ is entitled to drive buses without passengers in international traffic
without being obliged to hold model D2. After exchange of the models in
Germany, the right to drive a bus without passengers is limited to German
territory withapplication of a national code.
In order to be entitled to drive buses withpassengers in international traffic,
the holder of a D6 licence is required to hold licence model D2 in addition.
On exchange in another Member State, categories D1, D1E, D and DE have
to be granted to holders of ‘Klasse 2’ (D6) and model D2.
6. Where a ‘Klasse 4’ entitlement of model D1 was granted before 1.12.1954
(before 1.10.1960 in the Landof Saarland) it is not a national category only
but entitles the holder to drive the following categories: A1, A 79 ( ≤250
cm3) and B 79 ( ≤700 cm3). In both cases the holder is granted an unrest-
ricted category A entitlement when he exchanges the licence. Where a
‘Klasse 4’ licence was issued after the above dates, but before 1.4.1980, it
entitles to drive A1.
The above applies to model D6 only if a D1 was issued to the same holder
before the relevant dates and exchanged to a D6 model thereafter.
ModelGermany7(D7)
IssuedinGermanysince1.1.1999
Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model D7 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AA
BB
C1 C1
CC
D1 D1DD
BE BE
C1E C1ECE CE
D1E D1E
DE DE
MODELSISSUEDINGREECE
ModelGreece 1(GR1)
IssuedinGreece from12.1.1987to30.3.1997
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model GR1 Corresponding categories
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Categories of model GR1 Corresponding categories
BB
BΓια επαγγελµατική χρήση ►M1B for professional use ◄
Γ C
∆ D
BE BE
ΓΕ CE
∆Ε DE
ModelGreece 2(GR2)
IssuedinGreece since1.4.1997
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages transposing Annex I of Directive
91/439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model GR2 Corresponding categories
A1 / A1 A1
A/A A
B1 / B1 B1B/B B
C/Γ C
D/∆ D
BE / BE BE
CE /ΓEC E
DE /∆ED E
MODELSISSUEDINSPAIN
ModelSpain1(SP1)
IssuedinSpainfrom4.3.1984to26.6.1997
Description: Pink paper licence consisting of six pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model SP1 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
A2 A
B1 B
B1E, B2E BE
B2 B for professional useC1 ►
M1C1 (see: 1) ◄2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 14
▼B
Categories of model SP1 Corresponding categories
C1E, C2E ►M1C1E (see: 1) ◄
C2 ►M1C, CE (see: 2) ◄
DD
DE DE
Additional information:
1. If no restriction to a maximum authorised mass of 7 500 kg appears on page
6 of the licence, category C1 includes the right to drive C vehicles. If no
such restriction is indicated and the holder is entitled to drive C1E or C2E
vehicles, those categories include the right to drive CE vehicles.
2. The holder of a C2 licence is additionally entitled to drive DE vehicles if he
also holds a D licence.
ModelSpain2(SP2)
IssuedinSpainsince27.6.1997
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages in accordance withAnnex I to
Directive 91/439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model SP2 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AABB
C1 C1
CCD1 D1
DD
BE BEC1E C1E
CE CE
D1E D1E
DE DE
MODELSISSUEDINFRANCE
ModelFrance1(F1)
IssuedinFranceuntil1954
Description: Pink card withtwo pages, ph oto on front.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model F1 Corresponding categories
----- B (see: 1)2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 15
▼M1
▼B
▼B
Categories of model F1 Corresponding categories
1oVoitures affectés à des transports
en communD
2ovéhicules pesant en charge plus de
3 000 kgC
3oMotocycles à deux roues A
Additional information:
►M11.◄If nothing is indicated on the reverse of the licence, it is not valid
for driving vehicles of categories 1o,2o,3o. Therefore the equivalent entitle-
ment to a category B, which is not contained within one of the three
described categories, cannot be indicated. A line in the table shows this:
‘-----’
.
ModelFrance2(F2)
IssuedinFrance from1954to20.1.1975
Description: Pink paper licence (considerably larger than the models in Annex I
to Directive 91/439/EEC), six pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model F2 Corresponding categories
A1 A1, B1
A A1, A, B1
B A1, B1, B
C A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE
D A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE (see: 1)
BE A1, B1, B, BE
CE A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE
DE A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE (see: 1)
FA1 A1 + code (10, 15, …)
FA A + code (10, 15, …)
FB B + code (10, 15, …)
Additional information:
►M11.◄If the testing vehicle, in which the licence holder passed his prac-
tical test for category D or DE, was ≤3,5 t, the holder is only entitled to
drive the following categories: A1, B1, B, BE, D 79 ( ≤3 500 kg).
ModelFrance3(F3)
IssuedinFrance from20.1.1975to1.3.1980
Description: Pink paper licence (considerably larger than the models in Annex I
to Directive 91/439/EEC), six pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model F3 Corresponding categories
A1 A1, B12000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 16
▼B
Categories of model F3 Corresponding categories
A A1, A, B1
B A1, B1, B
C A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 ( ≤12,5 t)
C1 A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE
D A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 ( ≤12,5 t),
D, DE(see: 1)
BE A1, B1, B, BE
DE A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE
FA1 A1FA A
FB B
FBE BE
Additional information:
1. If the testing vehicle, in which the licence holder passed his practical test for
category D was ≤3,5 t (between 20.1.1975 and 31.5.1979), the holder is
only entitled to drive: A1, B1, B, BE, D 79 ( ≤3 500 kg).
2. If the testing vehicle was ≤7 t (between 1.6.1979 and 1.3.1980), he is
entitled to drive: A, B1, B, BE, D 79 ( ≤3500 kg).
ModelFrance4(F4)
IssuedinFrancefrom1.3.1980to1.1.1985
Description: Pink paper licence (considerably bigger than the models in Annex I
to Directive 91/439/EEC), six pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model F4 Corresponding categories
A1 A1, B1
A2 A1, A, B1
A3 A1, A, B1A4 B1
B A1, B1, B
BE A1, B1, B, BEC A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 ( ≤12,5 t)
C1 A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE
D A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 ( ≤12,5 t),
D, DE (see: 1)
DE A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 ( ≤12,5 t),
D, DE
FA1 A1, B1FA2 A1, A, B12000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 17
▼B
Categories of model F4 Corresponding categories
FA3 A1, A, B1
FA4 B1
FB A1, B1, B
Additional information:
►M11.◄If the testing vehicle, in which the licence holder passed his prac-
tical test for category D was ≤7 t, the holder is only entitled to drive: A1,
B1, B, BE, D 79 ( ≤3 500 kg).
ModelFrance5(F5)
IssuedinFrance from1.1.1985to30.6.1990
Description: Pink paper licence withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model F5 Corresponding categories
AT B1
AL A1, B1
A A1, A, B1
B A1, B1, B
BE A1, B1, B, BEC A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE
C limité A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 ( ≤12,5 t)
CE A1, B1, B, BE, C, CED A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 ( ≤12,5 t),
D, DE(see: 1)
DE A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 ( ≤12,5 t),
D, DE
Additional information:
►
M11.◄If the category D testing vehicle was less than 3,5 t, the holder is
only entitled to drive: A1, B1, B, BE, D 79 ( ≤3 500 kg).
ModelFrance6(F6)
IssuedinFrancefrom1.7.1990to15.11.1994
Description: Pink paper licence withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model F6 Corresponding categories
AT B1
AL A1, B1
A A1, A, B1
B A1, B1, BBE A1, B1, B, BE2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 18
▼B
Categories of model F6 Corresponding categories
CC
CE C, CE
DD
DE D, DE
ModelFrance7(F7)
IssuedinFrance from15.11.1994to28.2.1999
Description: Pink paper licence withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model F7 Corresponding categories
AT B1
AL A1, B1
A A1, A, B1B A1, B1, B
BE A1, B1, B, BE
CCCE C, CE
DD
DE D, DE
ModelFrance8(F8)
IssuedinFrance since1.3.1999
Description: Pink paper licence in accordance withAnnex I to Directive 91/439/
EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model F8 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
A A1, A
B1 B1
B A1, B1, BBE A1, B1, B, BE
CB , C
CE B, BE, C, CEDB , D
DE B, BE, D, DE2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 19
▼B
MODELSISSUEDINIRELAND
ModelIreland1(IRL1)
IssuedinIrelandfrom13.11.1989to25.6.1992
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model IRL1 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AA
BBBE BE
C1 C1
C1E C1ECC
CE CE
D1 D1
D1E D1E
DDDE DE
(W) -----
Additional information:
This model was issued in English or Irish (Gaelic), but not in bilingual format.
ModelIreland2(IRL2)
IssuedinIrelandfrom25.6.1992to(approximately)8.11.1999
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model IRL2 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AA
BB
BE BEC1 C1
C1E C1E
CC
CE CE
D1 D1D1E D1E2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 20
▼B
Categories of model IRL2 Corresponding categories
DD
DE DE
(W) -----
Additional information:
This model was issued in bilingual format, with the English text preceding the
Irish(Gaelic) text.
ModelIreland3(IRL3)
IssuedinIrelandasofapproximately8.11.1999
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages, in accordance withAnnex I to
Directive 91/439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model IRL3 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AA
BBBE BE
C1 C1
C1E C1ECC
CE CE
D1 D1
D1E D1E
DDDE DE
Additional information:
This model was issued in bilingual format, with the Irish (Gaelic) text preceding
the English text.
MODELSISSUEDINITALY
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.
ModelItaly1(I1)
IssuedinItalyfrom1959to1988
Description: Pink and blue paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model I1 Corresponding categories
A A1, A2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 21
▼B
Categories of model I1 Corresponding categories
BB
BE B, BE
CC
CE C, CE
DD
DE D, DE(F) -----
ModelItaly2(I2)
IssuedinItalyfrom1988to1994
Description: Pink and blue paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model I2 Corresponding categories
A A1, A
BBBE B, BE
CC
CE C, CEDD
DE D, DE
ModelItaly3(I3)
IssuedinItalyfrom1994to1995
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model I3 Corresponding categories
A A1, A
BB
BE B, BECC
CE C, CE
DDDE D, DE
ModelItaly4(I4)
IssuedinItalyfrom1995to19972000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 22
▼B
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model I4 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AAB1 B1
BB
BE B, BECC 1
C1E C1, C1E
CCCE C, CE
D1 D1
D1E D1EDD
DE D, DE
Additional information:
Licence holders, who are under 21 years of age, must hold the certificate of
professional competence in order to be entitled to drive category C and CE vehi-
cles.
ModelItaly5(I5)
IssuedinItalyfrom1997to1999
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages in accordance withAnnex I to
Directive 91/439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model I5 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AAB1 B1
BB
BE B, BEC1 C1
C1E C1, C1E
CC
CE C, CE
D1 D1D1E D1E2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 23
▼B
Categories of model I5 Corresponding categories
DD
DE D, DE
Additional information:
Licence holders, who are under 21 years of age, must hold the certificate of
professional competence in order to be entitled to drive category C and CE vehi-
cles.
ModelItaly6(I6)
IssuedinItalysince1999
Description: Plastic card in accordance withAnnex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model I6 Corresponding categories
A A1, A
BB
BE B, BE
CCCE C, CE
DD
DE D, DE
MODELSISSUEDINLUXEMBOURG
ModelLuxembourg1(L1)
IssuedinLuxembourguntil31.12.1985
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model L1 Corresponding categories
A1 A
(A2) -----
(A3) -----B1/B2 B (see: 1)
C1/C2 C
CE2 C, CE (see: 2)DD
(F1/2/3) -----
Additional information:
1. Where a licence category B1/B2 was issued before 1.7.1977, the holder is
additionally entitled to drive category A.2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 24
▼B
2. Category E2 comprises the entitlement to drive trailers and semi-trailers with
a maximum authorised mass of more than 1 750 kg.
ModelLuxembourg2(L2)
IssuedinLuxembourguntil31.12.1985
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model L2 Corresponding categories
A1 A
(A3) -----
B1/B2 B (see: 1)
C1+ 2 CCE2 C, CE (see: 2)
DD
(F1/2/3) -----
Additional information:
1. Where a licence category B1/B2 was issued before 1.7.1977, the holder is
additionally entitled to drive category A.
2. Category E2 comprises the entitlement to drive trailers and semi-trailers with
a maximum authorised mass of more than 1 750 kg.
ModelLuxembourg3(L3)
IssuedinLuxembourgfrom1.1.1986to30.9.1996
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model L3 Corresponding categories
A1 A
(A2) -----(A3) -----
BB
BE1 B
CC
CE2 CEDD
ModelLuxembourg4(L4)
IssuedinLuxembourgsince1.10.1996
Description: Pink paper model in accordance withAnnex I to Directive 91/439/
EEC.
Table of equivalences2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 25
▼B
Categories of model L4 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AA
B1 B1
BB
BE BE
C1 C1C1E C1E
CC
CE CED1 D1
D1E D1E
DDDE DE
MODELSISSUEDINTHENETHERLANDS
ModelNetherlands1(NL1)
ModelissuedintheNetherlandsfrom1.7.1987to1.6.1996
Description: Pink and grey paper licence withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model NL1 Corresponding categories
AA
BBBE BE
CC
CE CEDD
DE DE
ModelNetherlands2(NL2)
ModelissuedintheNetherlandssince1.6.1996
Description: Pink paper licence in accordance withAnnex I to Directive 91/439/
EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model NL2 Corresponding categories
AA
BB2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 26
▼B
Categories of model NL2 Corresponding categories
BE BE
CC
CE CE
DD
DE DE
MODELSISSUEDINAUSTRIA
ModelAustria1(A1)
IssuedinAustriafrom21.3.1947to15.5.1952
Description: Greyishbrown paper model withfour pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model A1 Corresponding categories
aA 1
bAc1 B
c2 B
dC , C E(e) -----
(f1) -----
(f2) -----
ModelAustria2(A2)
IssuedinAustriafrom16.5.1952to31.12.1955
Description: Greyishbrown paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model A2 Corresponding categories
AA 1
BA
c1 B
c2 Bd1 C, CE
d2 D, DE
(e) -----(f1) -----
(f2) -----2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 27
▼B
ModelAustria3(A3)
IssuedinAustriafrom1.1.1956to1.11.1997
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model A3 Corresponding categories
AA , B 1 7 9 ( ≤400 kg)
BBCC
DD
E ►
M1(see: 2)◄
(F) -----
(G) -----
(H) -----
Additional information:
1. The layout of this model may vary. However, during the period of issue of
this model no significant changes occurred with respect to the contents of the
entitlements.
2. Categories BE, CE and DE did not exist in terms of Directive 91/439/EEC
before introduction of model A4. Category E was a category on its own
withan unlimited period of validity. It was only valid in combination with
another category, in the following way: E + B: BE; E + C: CE; E + D: DE.
The validity of the entitlement to drive E corresponds with the validity of the
underlying entitlements, e.g. five years for D applies as well to E + D.
ModelAustria4(A4)
IssuedinAustriasince1.11.1997
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages in accordance withAnnex I to
Directive 91/439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model A4 Corresponding categories
AA
B ►M1B◄
BE BE
C1 C1C1E C1E
CC
CE CEDD
DE DE2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 28
▼B
MODELSISSUEDINPORTUGAL
ModelPortugal1(P1)
IssuedinPortugaluntil19.2.1990
Description: Pink paper model withfour pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model P1 Corresponding categories
(A1) -----
AABB
BE BE
BG/BEG B/BE (see: 1)CC
CE CE
CG/CEG C/CE (see: 1)DD
DE DE
DG/DEG D/DE (see: 1)
(F) -----
Additional information:
►
M11.◄The category entitles the holder to drive vehicles for professional
use.
ModelPortugal2(P2)
IssuedinPortugalfrom19.2.1990to1.7.1994
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model P2 Corresponding categories
AA
BB
BE BECC
CE CE
DDDE DE
ModelPortugal3(P3)
IssuedinPortugalfrom1.7.1994to18.10.1998
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages in accordance withAnnex I to
Directive 91/439/EEC.2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 29
▼B
Table of equivalences
Categories of model P3 Corresponding categories
AA
BBBE BE
CC
CE CEDD
DE DE
ModelPortugal4(P4)
IssuedinPortugalfrom19.10.1998to31.12.1999
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages in accordance withAnnex I to
Directive 91/439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model P4 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AA
BB
BE BECC
CE CE
DDDE DE
ModelPortugal5(P5)
IssuedinPortugalsince1.7.1999
Description: Pink plastic card model in accordance withAnnex Ia to Directive
91/439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model P5 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AABB
BE BE
CC
CE CE
DD2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 30
▼B
Categories of model P5 Corresponding categories
DE DE
Additional information:
The plastic card model has been gradually introduced as of 1.7.1999. From 1.7.
to 31.12.1999, bothmodels P4 and P5 are issued.
MODELSISSUEDINFINLAND
ModelFinland1(FIN1)
IssuedinFinlandfrom1.7.1972to1.10.1990
Description: Pink paper model encapsulated in plastic, two pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model FIN1 Corresponding categories
AA
BB
BE BE
CC
CE CE
DDDE DE
KT A
(T) -----
ModelFinland2(FIN2)
IssuedinFinlandfrom1.10.1990to30.6.1996
Description: Pink plastic card model.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model FIN2 Corresponding categories
AA
BBBE BE
CC
CE CEDD
DE DE
(T) -----
ModelFinland3(FIN3)
IssuedinFinlandfrom1.7.1996to31.12.19972000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 31
▼B
Description: Pink plastic card model.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model FIN3 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AABB
BE BE
CCCE CE
D1 D1
D1E D1EDD
DE DE
(T) -----
ModelFinland4(FIN4)
IssuedinFinlandsince1.1.1998
Description: Pink plastic card model in accordance withAnnex Ia to Directive
91/439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model FIN4 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AABB
BE BE
C1 C1
C1E C1E
CCCE CE
D1 D1
D1E D1EDD
DE DE
(T) -----
ModelFinland5(FIN5)
Issuedontheterritory oftheÅlandIslandsfrom1.8.1973to31.5.19922000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 32
▼B
Description: Pink paper licence coated withplastic, two pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model FIN5 (Åland) Corresponding categories
AA
BB
BE BECC
CE CE
DDDE DE
KA 1
KT A
(T) -----
ModelFinland6(FIN6)
Issuedontheterritory oftheÅlandIslandsfrom1.6.1992to31.12.1997
Description: Pink plastic card model.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model FIN6 (Åland) Corresponding categories
AA
BB
BE BE
CCCE CE
DD
DE DE(T) -----
ModelFinland7(FIN7)
Issuedontheterritory oftheÅlandIslandssince1.1.1998
Description: Pink plastic card model in accordance withAnnex Ia to Directive
91/439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model FIN7 (Åland) Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AABB2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 33
▼B
Categories of model FIN7 (Åland) Corresponding categories
BE BE
C1 C1
C1E C1E
CC
CE CE
D1 D1D1E D1E
DD
DE DE(T) -----
MODELSISSUEDINSWEDEN
ModelSweden1(S1)
IssuedinSwedenfrom1.10.1988to30.6.1996
Description: Pink plastic card model (layout change on 1.1.1993)
Table of equivalences
Categories of model S1 Corresponding categories
A A (see: 1)
B B (see: 2)
BE BE
CCCE CE
DD
DE DE
Additional information:
1. Licence holders who obtained their category A entitlement with the restric-
tion to light motorcycles before 1.7.1996 are entitled to drive motor
vehicles with a cubic capacity not exceeding 125 cm
3, without a power
(kW) limitation. This right remains until the driving licence expires. On issue
of a new driving licence after withdrawal the holder is only entitled to drive
A1 vehicles according to Directive 91/439/EEC. Ordinary exchange every 10
years does not affect the validity of the licence.
2. Licence holders who obtained a category B licence before 1 July 1996 are
entitled to drive private cars witha maximum auth orised mass exceeding
3,5 t, as long as the vehicle is registered as a private car and not as a light
lorry. This right remains until the driving licence expires. On issue of a new
driving licence after withdrawal the holder is only entitled to drive B vehi-
cles according to Directive 91/439/EEC. Ordinary exchange every 10 years
does not affect the validity of the licence, which means that the above enti-
tlement can be maintained after suchan exch ange.
ModelSweden2(S2)
IssuedinSwedensince1.7.19962000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 34
▼B
Description: Plastic card model in accordance withAnnex Ia to Directive 91/
439/EEC (layout changes on 1.1.1997 and 1.6.1999).
Table of equivalences
Categories of model S2 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AA
BB
BE BECC
CE CE
DD
DE DE
(TAXI) ----- (see: 1)
Additional information:
►
M11.◄The national category ‘Taxi’ was abolished as of 1.10.1998.
MODELSISSUEDINTHEUNITEDKINGDOM
ModelUnitedKingdom1(UK1)
IssuedinGreatBritainfromJanuary1976toJanuary1986
Description: Green long model, which is folded.
Table of equivalences
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)
CB 1 7 9 ( ≤425 kg)
DA
(E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N) -----
Additional information:
1. Holders of group A are entitled to drive D1 and D1E vehicles not for hire
and reward (not for professional use, no paying passengers whether directly
or indirectly) and C1E vehicles provided the combined weight of the trailer
and the towing vehicle does not exceed 8,25 tonnes.
2. As holders of group A, but all vehicles with automatic transmission only.
ModelUnitedKingdom2(UK2)
IssuedinGreatBritainfromJanuary1986toJune1990
Description: Pink model, folded. Only a part of it is the actual driving licence,
the remainder is the counterpart.
Table of equivalences2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 35
▼B
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)
CB 1 7 9 ( ≤425 kg)
DA
(E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N) -----
Additional information:
1. Holders of group A are entitled to drive D1 and D1E vehicles not for hire
and reward (not for professional use, no paying passengers whether directly
or indirectly) and C1E vehicles provided the combined weight of the trailer
and the towing vehicle does not exceed 8,25 tonnes.
2. As holders of group A, but all vehicles with automatic transmission only.
ModelUnitedKingdom3(UK3)
IssuedinGreatBritainfromJune1990toDecember1996
Description: Pink and green model, folded. Only a part of it is the actual driving
licence, the remainder is the counterpart.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model UK3 (Great Britain) Corresponding categories
AA
B1 B1
B B, C1E (see: 1)
BE BEC1 C1
C1E C1E
CCCE CE
D1 D1
D1E D1EDD
DE DE
(F, G, H, K, P) -----
Additional information:
►
M11.◄Holders of category B are entitled to drive D1 and D1E vehicles
not for hire and reward (not for professional use, no paying passengers
whether directly or indirectly) and C1E vehicles provided the combined
weight of the trailer and the towing vehicle does not exceed 8,25 tonnes.
ModelUnitedKingdom4(UK4)
IssuedinGreatBritainsinceJanuary1997
Description: Pink and green model, folded. Only a part of it is the actual driving
licence, the remainder is the counterpart.2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 36
▼B
Table of equivalences
Categories of model UK4 (Great Britain) Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AAB1 B1
BB
BE BEC1 C1
C1E C1E
CCCE CE
D1 D1
D1E D1E
DD
DE DE(F, G, H, K, P) -----
ModelUnitedKingdom5(UK5)
IssuedinGreatBritainsinceJuly1998
Description: Plastic card model in accordance withAnnex Ia to 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.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model UK5 (Great Britain) Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AA
B1 B1BB
BE BE
C1 C1C1E C1E
CC
CE CE
D1 D1
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▼B
Categories of model UK5 (Great Britain) Corresponding categories
DE DE
(F, G, H, K, L, M, N, P) -----
ModelUnitedKingdom6(UK6)
IssuedinNorthernIrelandfromJanuary1986to31.12.1990
Description: This model consists of a paper driving licence with additional space
for endorsements plus a photographic plastic counterpart. On both the licence
and the counterpart the details of the holder are recorded.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model UK6 (Northern
Ireland)Corresponding categories
A B, BE, C1, C1E ( ≤8,25 t), D1, D1E
(see: 1)
B B 78, BE 78, C1 78, C1E 78, 79
(≤8,25 t), D1 78, D1E 78 (see: 2)
CB 1 ( ≤425 kg)
DA(E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N) -----
Additional information:
1. Holders of group A are entitled to drive D1 and D1E vehicles not for hire
and reward (not for professional use).
2. Holders of category B licences are entitled to drive vehicles with automatic
transmission only. Moreover, they are additionally entitled to drive categoryD1 and D1E vehicles with automatic transmission not for hire and reward.
ModelUnitedKingdom7(UK7)
IssuedinNorthernIrelandfrom1.1.1991to31.12.1996
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.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model UK7 (Northern
Ireland)Corresponding categories
AA
B1 B1
BBBE BE
C1 C1
C1E C1E
CC
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▼B
Categories of model UK7 (Northern
Ireland)Corresponding categories
D1E D1E
DD
DE DE
(F, G, H, K, L, N, P) -----
ModelUnitedKingdom8(UK8)
IssuedinNorthernIrelandfrom1.1.1997to31.3.1999
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.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model UK8 (Northern
Ireland)Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AA
B1 B1BB
BE BE
C1 C1C1E C1E
CC
CE CED1 D1
D1E D1E
DDDE DE
(F, G, H, K, L, N, P) -----
ModelUnitedKingdom9(UK9)
IssuedinNorthernIrelandsince1.4.1999
Description: Plastic card model in accordance withAnnex Ia to Directive 91/
439/EEC plus a paper counterpart on which traffic infringements are recorded.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model UK9 (Northern
Ireland)Corresponding categories
A1 A1
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▼B
Categories of model UK9 (Northern
Ireland)Corresponding categories
BB
BE BE
C1 C1
C1E C1ECC
CE CE
D1 D1D1E D1E
DD
DE DE(F, K, L, N, P) -----
ModelUnitedKingdom10(UK10)
IssuedinGibraltar from2.12.1990to15.1.1997
Description: Pink paper model withsix pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model UK10 (Gibraltar) Corresponding categories
AA , B 1 7 9 ( ≤400 kg)
BB
BE BECC
CE CE
C1 CC1E CE
DD
DE DE
ModelUnitedKingdom11(UK11)
IssuedinGibraltar since16.1.1997
Description: Pink paper model in accordance withAnnex I to Directive 91/439/
EEC
Table of equivalences
Categories of model UK11 (Gibraltar) Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AA
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▼B
Categories of model UK11 (Gibraltar) Corresponding categories
BB
BE BE
C1 C1
C1E C1E
CC
CE CED1 D1
D1E D1E
DDDE DE
MODELSISSUEDINICELAND
ModelIceland1(ÍS1)
IssuedinIcelandfrom12.4.1960to1981
Description: Green paper, laminated, withtwo pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model ÍS1 Corresponding categories
AA , B 1 7 9 ( ≤400 kg)
B B, BE, C1, C1E, D1, D1E
C (see: 1)DC , C E
ED , D E
Additional information:
►
M11.◄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.
ModelIceland2(ÍS2)
IssuedinIcelandfrom1981to1.3.1988
Description: Pink paper, laminated, withtwo pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model ÍS2 Corresponding categories
AA , B 1 7 9 ( ≤400 kg)
B B, BE, C1, C1E, D1, D1E
C (see: 1)DC , C E
ED , D E2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 41
▼B
Additional information:
►M11.◄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.
ModelIceland3(ÍS3)
IssuedinIcelandfrom1.3.1988to31.5.1993
Description: Pink paper, laminated, withtwo pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model ÍS3 Corresponding categories
AA , B 1 7 9 ( ≤400 kg)
B B, BE, C1, C1E
C (see: 1)
DC , C EED , D E
Additional information:
►
M11.◄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.
ModelIceland4(ÍS4)
IssuedinIcelandfrom1.6.1993to14.8.1997
Description: Pink paper, laminated, withtwo pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model ÍS4 Corresponding categories
AA
BB , B E
C (see: 1)
DC , C EED , D E
Additional information:
►
M11.◄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.
ModelIceland5(ÍS5)
IssuedinIcelandsince15.8.1997
Description: Plastic card model in accordance withAnnex Ia to Directive 91/
439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model ÍS5 Corresponding categories
AA
BB2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 42
▼B
Categories of model ÍS5 Corresponding categories
BE BE
CC
CE CE
DD
DE DE
MODELSISSUEDINLIECHTENSTEIN
ModelLiechtenstein1(FL1)
IssuedinLiechtensteinfrom1978to1993
Description: Blue paper model withfour pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model FL1 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AAB1 B (for professional use)
BB
BE BE(C1) -----
(C1E) -----
CC
CE CE
D1 D1D1E D1E
DD
DE DE(F, G) -----
ModelLiechtenstein2(FL2)
IssuedinLiechtensteinsince1993
Description: Blue paper model withfour pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model FL2 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
A2 B1 79 ( ≤400 kg)
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▼B
Categories of model FL2 Corresponding categories
BB
BE BE
(C1) -----
(C1E) -----
CC
CE CED1 D1
D1E D1E
D2 D1 (see: 1)D2E D1E (see: 1)
DD
DE DE(F, G) -----
Additional information:
►
M11.◄Holders of a category D2 licence may drive D1 vehicles for non-
professional use only. Holders of a category D2E licence may drive D1E
vehicles for non-professional use only.
MODELSISSUEDINNORWAY
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.
ModelNorway1(N1)
IssuedinNorwayfrom23.4.1967to31.3.1979
Description : dark green cover, model folded in format A7, six pages. The word
‘Førerkort’ or ‘Førarkort’ is printed on the front cover.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model N1 Corresponding categories
Class 1 A1, BE
Class 2 A1, BEClass 3 A(Class 4) —
Additional information:
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 withth e Vienna
Convention on Road Traffic.2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 44
▼M1
▼M1
ModelNorway2(N2)
IssuedinNorwayfrom1.4.1979to1.3.1989
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’).
Table of equivalences
Categories of model N2 Corresponding categories
AA
A + ‘Klasse A gjelder bare lett motor-
sykkel’A1 (see: 1)
BB
BE BE (see: 2)
CCCE CE
D C1, D (see: 3)
DE C1E, DE (see: 3)(A + ‘Klasse A gjelder bare beltemo-
torsykkel’)—
(T) —
Additional information:
1. the stamp is on the reverse of the driving licence;
2. 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;
3. to maintain the C1 or C1E entitlement, the holder has to exchange his licence
for an N4 model when renewing his D or DE entitlement.
ModelNorway3(N3)
IssuedinNorwayfrom1.3.1989to31.12.1997
Description : bright pink and grey paper model encased in clear plastic, two
pages.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model N3 Corresponding categories
AA
A + ‘Klasse A gjelder bare lett motor-
sykkel’A1 (see: 1)
A1 A1
BB
BE BE (see: 2)
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▼M1
Categories of model N3 Corresponding categories
CE CE
C1 C1 (see: 3)
C1E C1E (see: 3)
DD
DE C1E, DE (see: 4)
D1 D1 (see: 5)D1E D1E (see: 5)
D2 C1, D1 (see: 4)
D2E C1E, D1E (see: 4)(A + ‘Gjelder beltemotorsykkel’) —
(S) —
(T) —
Additional information:
1. the stamp is on the reverse of the driving licence;
2. driving licences of category BE first issued prior to 1 April 1979 and since
exchanged for an N3 model entitle the holder to drive category A1 in addi-
tion;
3. categories C1 and C1E were introduced on 1 January 1997;4. the entitlement to drive C1 and C1E may only be maintained if the holder
exchanges his licence for an N4 model when renewing his DE, D2 or D2E
entitlement;
5. categories D1 and D1E were introduced on 1 January 1997 and replaced
categories D2 and D2E.
ModelNorway4(N4)
IssuedinNorwaysince1.1.1998
Description : Plastic card model in accordance withAnnex Ia to Directive 91/
439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Categories of model N4 Corresponding categories
A1 A1
AA
B1 B1BB
BE BE
C1 C1
C1E C1E
CCCE CE2000D0275 — EN — 12.04.2000 — 000.001 — 46
▼M1
Categories of model N4 Corresponding categories
D1 D1
D1E D1E
DD
DE DE
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