2000/275/EC: Commission Decision of 21 March 2000 on equivalences between certain categories of driving licences (notified under document number C(2000) 511) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2000-03-21
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EU Member State, approximation of laws, driving licence, mutual recognition principle

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COMMISSION

COMMISSION DECISION

of 21 March 2000

on equivalences between certain categories of driving licences

(notified under document number C(2000) 511)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/275/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Com-
munity,

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 implementation of that Directive in national legis-
lation, 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 provisions in force at the time.

(3) Directive 91/439/EEC provides that the Member States
are to establish equivalences between the categories of
licences issued before the implementation of that Direc-
tive and those defined in Article 3 thereof. Those
equivalences have to have the agreement of the Com-
mission in a legally binding form,

(1) OJ L 237, 24.8.1991, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 150, 7.6.1997, p. 41.

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 implemen-
tation of Directive 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 drive vehicles of the corresponding categories as
described in the tables in the Annex to this Decision without
restrictions,
relevant
entitlement.

stated otherwise

save as

the

for

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2.
Codes which indicate the restriction of corresponding
entitlements in the tables are harmonised Community codes
as defined by Article 7(a) of Directive 91/439/EEC.

Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 21 March 2000.

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 entitlements shall be granted as described in the
Annex to this Decision.

For the Commission

Loyola de PALACIO

Vice-President

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ANNEX

MODELS ISSUED IN BELGIUM

Model Belgium 1 (B1)

Issued in Belgium from 1.1.1967 to 31.12.1988

Description: The model appears in one of the following languages: Dutch, French and German. Differences as regards
colour and printing of the model exist. Generally it is a pink paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model B1

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

B for professional use

BE for professional use

C

CE

D

DE

AF

BF

Additional information:

A

A, B, BE

A, B, BE

A, B, BE

A, B, BE

A, B, BE, C, CE

A, B, BE, C, CE

A, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE

A, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE

A 51

A 52

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.

Model Belgium 2 (B2)

Issued in Belgium from 1.1.1989 to 30.9.1998

Description: The model appears in one of the following languages: Dutch, French and German. Differences as regards
colour and printing of the model exist. Generally it is a pink paper model with six pages.

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Table of equivalences

Categories of model B2

Corresponding categories

-----

A1; holding A2 more than two years: A

A

B

B, BE

B, C

B, BE, C, CE

B, D

B, BE, D, DE

(A3)

A2

A1

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

Model Belgium 3 (B3)

Issued in Belgium from 1.1.1989 to 30.9.1998

Description: The model is blue and consists of four pages.

Equivalences

The 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.

Model Belgium 4 (B4)

Issued in Belgium since 1.1.1998

Description: Model in conformity with Annex I of Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model B4

Corresponding categories

(A3)

A

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

-----

A

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

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MODELS ISSUED IN DENMARK

Model Denmark 1 (DK1)

Issued in Denmark until 30.4.1986

Description: The model is pink, with four pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model DK1

Corresponding categories

A1

A2

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A1, A; restricted to motorcycles without a side-car;
holders are entitled to obtain full A1 and A in other
Member States

A1, A

B

BE

C1, C

C1E, CE

D1, D

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 recognised by other Member States until the
above date.

Model Denmark 2 (DK2)

Issued in Denmark from 1.5.1986 to 30.6.1996

Description: the model contains pink and beige lines, 4 pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model DK2

Corresponding categories

A1, A; restricted to motorcycles without a side-car;
holders are entitled to obtain full A1 and A in other
Member States

A1, A

B

BE

C1, C

C1E, CE

D1, D

D1E, DE

A1

A2

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

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Model Denmark 3 (DK3)

Issued in Denmark from 1.7.1996 to 13.4.1997

Description: Model with pink and beige lines, four pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model DK3

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A1, A

B

BE

C1, C

C1, CE

D1, D

D1E, DE

Model Denmark 4 (DK4)

Issued in Denmark since 14.4.1997

Description: Plastic card model in compliance with Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model DK4

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A1, A

B

BE

C1, C

C1E, CE

D1, D

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 such
cases, the 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.

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MODELS ISSUED IN GERMANY

General remark: For all German models issued before 1.1.1999, further entitlements 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.

Model Germany 1 (D1)

Issued in the Federal Republic of Germany until 1.4.1986 (in particular cases the date of issue may be after
1.4.1986)

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 Land of Saarland may have a different size
and are bilingual (German and French).

Table of equivalences

Categories of model D1

Corresponding categories

auf

Leichtkrafträder: 1.4.1980 — A1

A1, A (see: 1)

B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE (see: 2, 3, 5)

B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 3, 4, 5)

----- (see: 6)

-----

1

1 beschränkt
31.3.1986

2

3

4

(5)

Additional information:

1.

2.

If a ‘Klasse 1’ licence was obtained before 1.12.1954 (before 1.10.1960 in the Land of 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.

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 Land of 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.

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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 with application of a national code.

In order to be entitled to drive buses with passengers 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 Land of 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 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.

Model Germany 2 (D2)

Issued in Germany until 31.12.1998

Description: Yellow model consisting of four pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model D2

Corresponding categories

Führerschein zur Fahrgastbeförderung in Kraftomnibus-
sen

D1, D1E, D, DE

Führerschein zur Fahrgastbeförderung in Kraftomnibuss-
en mit nicht mehr als 14 Fahrgastplätzen

D1, D1E

Führerschein zur Fahrgastbeförderung in Kraftomnibuss-
en beschränkt auf Fahrzeuge mit nicht mehr als 24
Fahrgastplätzen oder nicht mehr als 7 500 kg zulässiger
Gesamtmasse

D1, D1E, D 79 (less than 25 passenger seats and less
than 7 500 kg

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 same time has to be the holder of one of the following models: D1, D3, D4, D5 or
D6.

Model Germany 3 (D3)

Issued in the German Democratic Republic until 1969

Description: Grey model with four pages.

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Table of equivalences

D3a: Model issued until 31.3.1957.

Categories of model D3a

Corresponding categories

1

2

3

4

A1, A, B (see: 5)

A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE (see: 1, 3, 4)

A1, A, B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 2, 3, 4)

A1, A, B (see: 4, 5)

D3b: Model issued from 1.4.1957 to 1969.

Categories of model D3b

Corresponding categories

1

2

3

4

5

A1, A (see: 5)

A1, B (see: 4, 5)

A1

A1, B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 2, 3, 4)

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 4’ issued after 31.3.1957 (D3b), is
entitled to drive buses without passengers with a maximum weight of less than 7,5 t, also in international traffic
without the obligation tot 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 with application of a national code.

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In order to be entitled to drive buses with passengers 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.

Model Germany 4 (D4)

Issued in the German Democratic Republic from 1969 to 31.5.1982

Description: Licence book with 12 pages, grey cover.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model D4

Corresponding categories

1

2

3

4

5

A1, A (see: 5)

B (see: 4, 5, 6)

----- (see: 6)

B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 2, 3, 4, 6)

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 to 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 with application of a national code.

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In order to be entitled to drive buses with passengers 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
category.

Model Germany 5 (D5)

Issued in the German Democratic Republic from 1.6.1982 to 2.10.1990

Description: Bright pink paper model, four pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model D5

Corresponding categories

A

B

C

D

BE

CE

DE

A1, A

B, BE, C1 (see: 2, 3)

B, BE, C1, C1E, C (see: 1, 3)

B, BE, C1, C1E, D1, D (see: 1, 3)

B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 2)

B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE (see: 1)

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.

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3. The holder of a vehicle of ‘Klasse B’ is entitled to drive buses without passengers with a maximum weight of up

to 7,5 t, also in international traffic, without the obligation tot 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 with application of a national code.

In order to be entitled to drive buses with passengers 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.

Model Germany 6 (D6)

Issued in Germany from 1.4.1986 to 31.12.1998

Description: Pink paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model D6

Corresponding categories

1

1a

1b

2

3

(4)

(5)

A1, A (see: 2)

A1, A

A1

B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE (see: 1, 3, 5)

B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 3, 4, 5)

----- (see: 6)

-----

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 Land of
Saarland), the holder is entitled to drive category B 79 (≤ 700 cm3) 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
Land of 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 when he exchanges the licence. If a ‘Klasse 2’ or a
‘Klasse 3’
it entitles the holder to drive
category A1 in addition.

licence was obtained after the above dates but before 1.4.1980,

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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 vehicle: C 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 on 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 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 with application of a national code.

In order to be entitled to drive buses with passengers 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 Land of
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 unrestricted 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.

Model Germany 7 (D7)

Issued in Germany since 1.1.1999

Description: Plastic card model according to Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model D7

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B

C1

C

D1

D

BE

C1E

CE

D1E

DE

A1

A

B

C1

C

D1

D

BE

C1E

CE

D1E

DE

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MODELS ISSUED IN GREECE

Model Greece 1 (GR1)

Issued in Greece from 12.1.1987 to 30.3.1997

Description: Pink paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model GR1

Corresponding categories

A

B

B Για επαγγελµατικη΄ χρη΄ση

Γ

∆

BE

ΓΕ

∆Ε

A

B

B*

C

D

BE

CE

DE

Model Greece 2 (GR2)

Issued in Greece since 1.4.1997

Description: Pink paper model with six pages transposing Annex I of Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model GR2

Corresponding categories

A1 / A1

A / A

B1 / B1

B / B

C / Γ

D / ∆

BE / BE

CE /Γ E

DE /∆ E

A1

A

B1

B

C

D

BE

CE

DE

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MODELS ISSUED IN SPAIN

Model Spain 1 (SP1)

Issued in Spain from 4.3.1984 to 26.6.1997

Description: Pink paper licence consisting of six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model SP1

Corresponding categories

A1

A2

B1

B1E, B2E

B2

C1

C1E, C2E

C2

D

DE

A1

A

B

BE

B for professional use

C1

C1E

C, CE (see: 1)

D

DE

Additional information:

The holder of a C2 licence is entitled to drive DE in addition, if he is also holder of a D licence.

Model Spain 2 (SP2)

Issued in Spain since 27.6.1997

Description: Pink paper model with six pages in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model SP2

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B

C1

C

D1

D

BE

C1E

CE

D1E

DE

A1

A

B

C1

C

D1

D

BE

C1E

CE

D1E

DE

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MODELS ISSUED IN FRANCE

Model France 1 (F1)

Issued in France until 1954

Description: Pink card with two pages, photo on front.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model F1

Corresponding categories

-----

1o Voitures affectés à des transports en commun

2o véhicules pesant en charge plus de 3 000 kg

3o Motocycles à deux roues

B (see: 1)

D

C

A

Additional information:

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 entitlement 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:

‘-----’.

Model France 2 (F2)

Issued in France from 1954 to 20.1.1975

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

A

B

C

D

BE

CE

DE

FA1

FA

FB

A1, B1

A1, A, B1

A1, B1, B

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE (see: 1)

A1, B1, B, BE

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE (see: 1)

A1 + code (10, 15, ...)

A + code (10, 15, ...)

B + code (10, 15, ...)

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Additional information:

If the testing vehicle, in which the licence holder passed his practical 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).

Model France 3 (F3)

Issued in France from 20.1.1975 to 1.3.1980

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

A

B

C

C1

D

BE

DE

FA1

FA

FB

FBE

A1, B1

A1, A, B1

A1, B1, B

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t)

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t), D, DE (see: 1)

A1, B1, B, BE

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE

A1

A

B

BE

Additional information:

1.

2.

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).

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 (≤
3 500 kg).

Model France 4 (F4)

Issued in France from 1.3.1980 to 1.1.1985

Description: Pink paper licence (considerably bigger than the models in Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC), six pages.

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Table of equivalences

Categories of model F4

Corresponding categories

A1

A2

A3

A4

B

BE

C

C1

D

DE

FA1

FA2

FA3

FA4

FB

A1, B1

A1, A, B1

A1, A, B1

B1

A1, B1, B

A1, B1, B, BE

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t)

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t), D, DE (see: 1)

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t), D, DE

A1, B1

A1, A, B1

A1, A, B1

B1

A1, B1, B

Additional information:

If the testing vehicle, in which the licence holder passed his practical test for category D was ≤ 7 t, the holder is only
entitled to drive: A1, B1, B, BE, D 79 (≤ 3 500 kg).

Model France 5 (F5)

Issued in France from 1.1.1985 to 30.6.1990

Description: Pink paper licence with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model F5

Corresponding categories

AT

AL

A

B

BE

C

C limité

CE

D

DE

B1

A1, B1

A1, A, B1

A1, B1, B

A1, B1, B, BE

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE, D, DE

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t)

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE

A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t), D, DE (see: 1)
A1, B1, B, BE, C, CE 79 (≤ 12,5 t), D, DE

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Additional information:

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).

Model France 6 (F6)

Issued in France from 1.7.1990 to 15.11.1994

Description: Pink paper licence with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model F6

Corresponding categories

AT

AL

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

B1

A1, B1

A1, A, B1

A1, B1, B

A1, B1, B, BE

C

C, CE

D

D, DE

Model France 7 (F7)

Issued in France from 15.11.1994 to 28.2.1999

Description: Pink paper licence with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model F7

Corresponding categories

AT

AL

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

B1

A1, B1

A1, A, B1

A1, B1, B

A1, B1, B, BE

C

C, CE

D

D, DE

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Model France 8 (F8)

Issued in France since 1.3.1999

Description: Pink paper licence in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model F8

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A1

A1, A

B1

A1, B1, B

A1, B1, B, BE

B, C

B, BE, C, CE

B, D

B, BE, D, DE

MODELS ISSUED IN IRELAND

Model Ireland 1 (IRL1)

Issued in Ireland from 13.11.1989 to 25.6.1992

Description: Pink paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model IRL1

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

(W)

A1

A

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

-----

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Additional information:

This model was issued in English or Irish (Gaelic), but not in bilingual format.

Model Ireland 2 (IRL2)

Issued in Ireland from 25.6.1992 to (approximately) 8.11.1999

Description: Pink paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model IRL2

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

(W)

A1

A

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

-----

Additional information:

This model was issued in bilingual format, with the English text preceding the Irish (Gaelic) text.

Model Ireland 3 (IRL3)

Issued in Ireland as of approximately 8.11.1999

Description: Pink paper model with six pages, in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.

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Table of equivalences

Categories of model IRL3

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

A1

A

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

Additional information:

This model was issued in bilingual format, with the Irish (Gaelic) text preceding the English text.

MODELS ISSUED IN ITALY

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.

Model Italy 1 (I1)

Issued in Italy from 1959 to 1988

Description: Pink and blue paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model I1

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

(F)

A1, A

B

B, BE

C

C, CE

D

D, DE

-----

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Model Italy 2 (I2)

Issued in Italy from 1988 to 1994

Description: Pink and blue paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model I2

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A1, A

B

B, BE

C

C, CE

D

D, DE

Model Italy 3 (I3)

Issued in Italy from 1994 to 1995

Description: Pink paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model I3

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A1, A

B

B, BE

C

C, CE

D

D, DE

Model Italy 4 (I4)

Issued in Italy from 1995 to 1997

Description: Pink paper model with six pages.

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Table of equivalences

Categories of model I4

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

A1

A

B1

B

B, BE

C1

C1, C1E

C

C, CE

D1

D1E

D

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 vehicles.

Model Italy 5 (I5)

Issued in Italy from 1997 to 1999

Description: Pink paper model with six pages in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model I5

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

A1

A

B1

B

B, BE

C1

C1, C1E

C

C, CE

D1

D1E

D

D, DE

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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 vehicles.

Model Italy 6 (I6)

Issued in Italy since 1999

Description: Plastic card in accordance with Annex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model I6

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A1, A

B

B, BE

C

C, CE

D

D, DE

MODELS ISSUED IN LUXEMBOURG

Model Luxembourg 1 (L1)

Issued in Luxembourg until 31.12.1985

Description: Pink paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model L1

Corresponding categories

A1

(A2)

(A3)

B1/B2

C1/C2

CE2

D

(F1/2/3)

A

-----

-----

B (see: 1)

C

C, CE (see: 2)

D

-----

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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.

Model Luxembourg 2 (L2)

Issued in Luxembourg until 31.12.1985

Description: Pink paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model L2

Corresponding categories

A1

(A3)

B1/B2

C1+2

CE2

D

(F1/2/3)

A

-----

B (see: 1)

C

C, CE (see: 2)

D

-----

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.

Model Luxembourg 3 (L3)

Issued in Luxembourg from 1.1.1986 to 30.9.1996

Description: Pink paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model L3

Corresponding categories

A1

(A2)

(A3)

B

BE1

C

CE2

D

A

-----

-----

B

B

C

CE

D

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Model Luxembourg 4 (L4)

Issued in Luxembourg since 1.10.1996

Description: Pink paper model in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model L4

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

MODELS ISSUED IN THE NETHERLANDS

Model Netherlands 1 (NL1)

Model issued in the Netherlands from 1.7.1987 to 1.6.1996

Description: Pink and grey paper licence with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model NL1

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

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Model Netherlands 2 (NL2)

Model issued in the Netherlands since 1.6.1996

Description: Pink paper licence in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model NL2

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

MODELS ISSUED IN AUSTRIA

Model Austria 1 (A1)

Issued in Austria from 21.3.1947 to 15.5.1952

Description: Greyish brown paper model with four pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model A1

Corresponding categories

a

b

c1

c2

d

(e)

(f1)

(f2)

A1

A

B

B

C, CE

-----

-----

-----

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Model Austria 2 (A2)

Issued in Austria from 16.5.1952 to 31.12.1955

Description: Greyish brown paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model A2

Corresponding categories

A

B

c1

c2

d1

d2

(e)

(f1)

(f2)

A1

A

B

B

C, CE

D, DE

-----

-----

-----

Model Austria 3 (A3)

Issued in Austria from 1.1.1956 to 1.11.1997

Description: Pink paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model A3

Corresponding categories

A

B

C

D

E

(F)

(G)

(H)

A, B1 79 (≤ 400 kg)

B

C

D

(see: 1)

-----

-----

-----

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 with an 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.

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Model Austria 4 (A4)

Issued in Austria since 1.11.1997

Description: Pink paper model with six pages in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model A4

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D

DE

A

A1, B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D

DE

MODELS ISSUED IN PORTUGAL

Model Portugal 1 (P1)

Issued in Portugal until 19.2.1990

Description: Pink paper model with four pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model P1

Corresponding categories

(A1)

A

B

BE

BG/BEG

C

CE

CG/CEG

D

DE

DG/DEG

(F)

-----

A

B

BE

B/BE (see: 1)

C

CE

C/CE (see: 1)

D

DE

D/DE (see: 1)

-----

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Additional information:

The category entitles the holder to drive vehicles for professional use.

Model Portugal 2 (P2)

Issued in Portugal from 19.2.1990 to 1.7.1994

Description: Pink paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model P2

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

Model Portugal 3 (P3)

Issued in Portugal from 1.7.1994 to 18.10.1998

Description: Pink paper model with six pages in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model P3

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

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Model Portugal 4 (P4)

Issued in Portugal from 19.10.1998 to 31.12.1999

Description: Pink paper model with six pages in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model P4

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A1

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

Model Portugal 5 (P5)

Issued in Portugal since 1.7.1999

Description: Pink plastic card model in accordance with Annex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model P5

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A1

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

Additional information:

The plastic card model has been gradually introduced as of 1.7.1999. From 1.7. to 31.12.1999, both models P4 and
P5 are issued.

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MODELS ISSUED IN FINLAND

Model Finland 1 (FIN1)

Issued in Finland from 1.7.1972 to 1.10.1990

Description: Pink paper model encapsulated in plastic, two pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model FIN1

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

KT

(T)

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A

-----

Model Finland 2 (FIN2)

Issued in Finland from 1.10.1990 to 30.6.1996

Description: Pink plastic card model.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model FIN2

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

(T)

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

-----

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Model Finland 3 (FIN3)

Issued in Finland from 1.7.1996 to 31.12.1997

Description: Pink plastic card model.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model FIN3

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B

BE

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

(T)

A1

A

B

BE

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

-----

Model Finland 4 (FIN4)

Issued in Finland since 1.1.1998

Description: Pink plastic card model in accordance with Annex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model FIN4

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

(T)

A1

A

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

-----

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Model Finland 5 (FIN5)

Issued on the territory of the Åland Islands from 1.8.1973 to 31.5.1992

Description: Pink paper licence coated with plastic, two pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model FIN5 (Åland)

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

K

KT

(T)

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A1

A

-----

Model Finland 6 (FIN6)

Issued on the territory of the Åland Islands from 1.6.1992 to 31.12.1997

Description: Pink plastic card model.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model FIN6 (Åland)

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

(T)

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

-----

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Model Finland 7 (FIN7)

Issued on the territory of the Åland Islands since 1.1.1998

Description: Pink plastic card model in accordance with Annex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model FIN7 (Åland)

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

(T)

A1

A

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

-----

MODELS ISSUED IN SWEDEN

Model Sweden 1 (S1)

Issued in Sweden from 1.10.1988 to 30.6.1996

Description: Pink plastic card model (layout change on 1.1.1993)

Table of equivalences

Categories of model S1

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A (see: 1)

B (see: 2)

BE

C

CE

D

DE

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Additional information:

1. Licence holders who obtained their category A entitlement with the restriction to light motorcycles before
1.7.1996 are entitled to drive motor vehicles with a cubic capacity not exceeding 125 cm3, 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 with a
maximum authorised 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 vehicles according to Directive 91/439/EEC. Ordinary exchange every 10 years
does not affect the validity of the licence, which means that the above entitlement can be maintained after such
an exchange.

Model Sweden 2 (S2)

Issued in Sweden since 1.7.1996

Description: Plastic card model in accordance with Annex 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

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A1

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

(TAXI)

----- (see: 1)

Additional information:

The national category ‘Taxi’ was abolished as of 1.10.1998.

MODELS ISSUED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Model United Kingdom 1 (UK1)

Issued in Great Britain from January 1976 to January 1986

Description: Green long model, which is folded.

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Table of equivalences

Categories of model UK1 (Great Britain)

Corresponding categories

A

B

C

D

(E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N)

Additional information:

B, BE, C1, C1E 79 (≤ 8,25 t) (see: 1)

B 78, BE 78, C1 78, C1E 78, 79 (≤ 8,25 t) (see: 2)

B1 79 (≤ 425 kg)

A

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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.

Model United Kingdom 2 (UK2)

Issued in Great Britain from January 1986 to June 1990

Description: Pink model, folded. Only a part of it is the actual driving licence, the remainder is the counterpart.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model UK2 (Great Britain)

Corresponding categories

A

B

C

D

(E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N)

Additional information:

B, BE, C1, C1E (see: 1)

B 78, BE 78, C1 78, C1E 78 (see: 2)

B1 79 (≤ 425 kg)

A

-----

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.

Model United Kingdom 3 (UK3)

Issued in Great Britain from June 1990 to December 1996

Description: Pink and green model, folded. Only a part of it is the actual driving licence, the remainder is the
counterpart.

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Table of equivalences

Categories of model UK3 (Great Britain)

Corresponding categories

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

(F, G, H, K, P)

Additional information:

A

B1

B, C1E (see: 1)

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

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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.

Model United Kingdom 4 (UK4)

Issued in Great Britain since January 1997

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 UK4 (Great Britain)

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

(F, G, H, K, P)

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

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Model United Kingdom 5 (UK5)

Issued in Great Britain since July 1998

Description: Plastic card model in accordance with Annex 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

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

(F, G, H, K, L, M, N, P)

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

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Model United Kingdom 6 (UK6)

Issued in Northern Ireland from January 1986 to 31.12.1990

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

C

D

(E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N)

B, BE, C1, C1E (≤ 8,25 t), D1, D1E (see: 1)

B 78, BE 78, C1 78, C1E 78, 79 (≤ 8,25 t), D1 78, D1E
78 (see: 2)

B1 (≤ 425 kg)

A

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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 category D1 and D1E vehicles with automatic transmission not for hire and
reward.

Model United Kingdom 7 (UK7)

Issued in Northern Ireland from 1.1.1991 to 31.12.1996

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

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

(F, G, H, K, L, N, P)

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

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Model United Kingdom 8 (UK8)

Issued in Northern Ireland from 1.1.1997 to 31.3.1999

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.

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Table of equivalences

Categories of model UK8 (Northern Ireland)

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

(F, G, H, K, L, N, P)

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

-----

Model United Kingdom 9 (UK9)

Issued in Northern Ireland since 1.4.1999

Description: Plastic card model in accordance with Annex 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

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

(F, K, L, N, P)

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

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Model United Kingdom 10 (UK10)

Issued in Gibraltar from 2.12.1990 to 15.1.1997

Description: Pink paper model with six pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model UK10 (Gibraltar)

Corresponding categories

A, B1 79 (≤ 400 kg)

B

BE

C

CE

C

CE

D

DE

A

B

BE

C

CE

C1

C1E

D

DE

Model United Kingdom 11 (UK11)

Issued in Gibraltar since 16.1.1997

Description: Pink paper model in accordance with Annex I to Directive 91/439/EEC

Table of equivalences

Categories of model UK11 (Gibraltar)

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

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MODELS ISSUED IN ICELAND

Model Iceland 1 (I´S1)

Issued in Iceland from 12.4.1960 to 1981

Description: Green paper, laminated, with two pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model I´S1

Corresponding categories

A

B

C

D

E

A, B1 79 (≤ 400 kg)

B, BE, C1, C1E, D1, D1E

(see: 1)

C, CE

D, DE

Additional information:

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.

Model Iceland 2 (I´S2)

Issued in Iceland from 1981 to 1.3.1988

Description: Pink paper, laminated, with two pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model I´S2

Corresponding categories

A

B

C

D

E

A, B1 79 (≤ 400 kg)

B, BE, C1, C1E, D1, D1E

(see: 1)

C, CE

D, DE

Additional information:

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.

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Model Iceland 3 (I´S3)

Issued in Iceland from 1.3.1988 to 31.5.1993

Description: Pink paper, laminated, with two pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model I´S3

Corresponding categories

A

B

C

D

E

A, B1 79 (≤ 400 kg)

B, BE, C1, C1E

(see: 1)

C, CE

D, DE

Additional information:

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.

Model Iceland 4 (I´S4)

Issued in Iceland from 1.6.1993 to 14.8.1997

Description: Pink paper, laminated, with two pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model I´S4

Corresponding categories

A

B

C

D

E

A

B, BE

(see: 1)

C, CE

D, DE

Additional information:

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.

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Model Iceland 5 (I´S5)

Issued in Iceland since 15.8.1997

Description: Plastic card model in accordance with Annex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model I´S5

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

MODELS ISSUED IN LIECHTENSTEIN

Model Liechtenstein 1 (FL1)

Issued in Liechtenstein from 1978 to 1993

Description: Blue paper model with four pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model FL1

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B1

B

BE

(C1)

(C1E)

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

(F, G)

A1

A

B (for professional use)

B

BE

-----

-----

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

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Model Liechtenstein 2 (FL2)

Issued in Liechtenstein since 1993

Description: Blue paper model with four pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model FL2

Corresponding categories

A1

A2

A

B

BE

(C1)

(C1E)

C

CE

D1

D1E

D2

D2E

D

DE

(F, G)

A1

B1 79 (≤ 400 kg)

A

B

BE

-----

-----

C

CE

D1

D1E

D1 (see: 1)

D1E (see: 1)

D

DE

-----

Additional information:

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.

MODELS ISSUED IN NORWAY

Model Norway 1 (N1)

Issued in Norway from 1979 to 1989

Description: Bright pink paper model coated with plastic, two pages.

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Table of equivalences

Categories of model N1

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

(T)

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

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Model Norway 2 (N2)

Issued in Norway from 1989 to 1997

Description: Violet and grey paper model coated with plastic, two pages.

Table of equivalences

Categories of model N2

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

D2

D2E

(T)

A

B (see: 1)

BE (see: 2)

C

CE

D

DE

C1, D1 (see: 3)

C1E, D1E (see: 3)

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Additional information:

1.

2.

If the following is stamped on the licence: ‘Gjelder også for lett motorsykkel’, the holder is entitled to drive
category A1 in addition.

If the following is stamped on the licence: ‘Gjelder også for bil som har tillett totalvekt mindre enn 7 500 kg og
høgst 8 pass. Plasser’, the holder is entitled to drive C1, C1E in addition.

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3. Category D2 entitles the holder to drive C1 only until 1.1.2002. However, if the licence holder renews his licence
before that date, he is continuously entitled to drive C1 and a 10-year validity applies. The same applies to the
entitlement to drive C1E with a D2E entitlement.

Model Norway 3 (N3)

Issued in Norway from 1989 to 1997

Description: Violet and grey paper model coated with plastic, two pages. Model N3 is issued in ‘nynorsk’ (new
Norwegian) instead of ‘bokmål’ (model N2).

Table of equivalences

Categories of model N3

Corresponding categories

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

D2

D2E

(T)

A

B

BE

C

CE

D

DE

C1, D1 (see: 1)

C1E, D1E (see: 1)

-----

Additional information:

Category D2 entitles the holder to drive C1 only until 1.1.2002. However, if the licence holder renews his licence
before that date, he is continuously entitled to drive C1 and a 10-year validity applies. The same applies to the
entitlement to drive C1E with a D2E entitlement.

Model Norway 4 (N4)

Issued in Norway since1997

Description: Plastic card model in accordance with Annex Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC.

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Table of equivalences

Categories of model N4

Corresponding categories

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

(S, T)

A1

A

B1

B

BE

C1

C1E

C

CE

D1

D1E

D

DE

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