Legislative resolution embodying Parliament' s opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 91/ 439/EEC on driving licences (COM(95)0166 - C4-0262/95 - 95/ 0109(SYN)) (Cooperation procedure: first reading)



Official Journal C 323 , 04/12/1995 P. 0107



A4-0269/95 Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 91/439/EEC on driving licences (COM(95)0166 - C4-0262/95 - 95/0109(SYN)) The proposal was approved with the following amendments: (Amendment 1) Recital 6a (new) >Text following EP vote> Whereas in its resolution of 11 March 1994 on an action programme on road safety1 the European Parliament advocated a European approach to the penalty points driving licence and recommended the Commission to set up a working party to investigate the scope for a European approach; 1 OJ C 91, 28.3.1994, p. 304. (Amendment 2) Annex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC Point 2, page 1 (b) >Original text> b) The name of the Member State issuing the licence (optional). >Text following EP vote> b) The name of the Member State issuing the licence. (Amendment 4) Annex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC Point 2, page 1 (d) >Original text> d) Information specific to the licence issued shall be printed as follows: >Text following EP vote> d) Information specific to the licence issued shall be listed as follows: >Original text> 1. surname of the holder; >Text following EP vote> 1. surname of the holder; >Original text> 2. other name(s) of the holder; >Text following EP vote> 2. other name(s) of the holder; >Original text> 3. date and place of birth; >Text following EP vote> 3. date and place of birth; >Original text> 4. a. date of issue of the licence >Text following EP vote> 4. a. date of issue of the licence >Original text> b. date of expiry of the licence >Text following EP vote> b. date of expiry of the licence >Original text> c. the name of the issuing authority (may be printed on page 2); >Text following EP vote> c. the name of the issuing authority (may be printed on page 2); >Original text> 5. number of the licence; >Text following EP vote> 5. number of the licence; >Original text> 6. photograph of the holder; >Text following EP vote> 6. photograph of the holder; >Original text> 7. signature of the holder; >Text following EP vote> 7. signature of the holder; >Original text> (8. ) permanent place of residence, or postal address (optional); >Text following EP vote> (8. ) permanent place of residence, or postal address (optional); >Original text> 9. (sub)category(ies) of vehicle(s) the holder is entitled to drive (national categories shall be printed in a different type from harmonized categories); >Text following EP vote> 9. (sub)category(ies) of vehicle(s) the holder is entitled to drive (national categories shall be printed in a different type from harmonized categories); >Text following EP vote> 9a. willingness to donate organs (optional); (Amendment 3) Annex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC Point 2, page 1 (da) (new) >Text following EP vote> da) In addition to the above information, personal data of use for preserving the holder's life may likewise be included (at the request of the holder and on production of medical evidence): blood group and indications of allergies, haemophilia, and other essential medical information (optional); (Amendment 5) Annex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC Point 2, page 1 (e), introduction >Original text> e) The words 'European Communities model' in the language(s) of the Member State issuing the licence and the words 'Driving Licence', in the other languages of the European Community shall be printed in pink to form the background of the licence. >Text following EP vote> e) The words 'Driving Licence', in the other languages of the European Community, shall be printed in pink to form the background of the licence. (Amendment 6) Annex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC Point 2, page 2 (c) >Original text> c) A microchip (optional). Apart from the provisions laid down in Point 1 of this Annex, the specifications relating to the microchip shall be specified later. >Text following EP vote> c) A microchip (optional) or other technological innovations. Apart from the provisions laid down in Point 1 of this Annex, the specifications relating to the microchip or other technological innovations shall be specified later. (Amendment 7) Annex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC Point 2, page 2 (d) >Original text> d) After consultation with the Commission, additional colours or markings (e.g. bar codes, national symbols, security features, etc.) may be added, without prejudice to the other provisions of this Annex. >Text following EP vote> d) After consultation with the Commission, additional colours or markings (e.g. bar codes, national symbols, security features, etc.) may be added, without prejudice to the other provisions of this Annex. These may also be contained in page 1. (Amendment 8) Annex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC Point 3 (aa) (new) >Text following EP vote> aa) Member States shall undertake to charge only for the cost of issuing the driving licence. They shall not levy any annual tax. Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 91/439/EEC on driving licences (COM(95)0166 - C4-0262/95 - 95/0109(SYN)) (Cooperation procedure: first reading) The European Parliament, - having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(95)0166 - 95/0109(SYN), - having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Articles 189c and 75 of the EC Treaty (C4-0262/95), - having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure, - having regard to the report of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (A4-0269/95), 1. Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament's amendments; 2. Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 189a(2) of the EC Treaty; 3. Calls on the Council to incorporate Parliament's amendments in the common position that it adopts in accordance with Article 189c(a) of the EC Treaty; 4. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to the Commission proposal; 5. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.