This Directive amends Directive (EU) 2015/413 to strengthen cross-border enforcement of road safety rules and facilitate information exchange between EU member states regarding traffic offenses.The key changes include:
- Expanding the scope of covered traffic offenses to include new violations like dangerous overtaking, wrong-way driving, failing to keep safe distance, and hit-and-run incidents
- Establishing detailed requirements for traffic offense notices sent to non-resident drivers, including translation requirements and information about appeal rights
- Creating a mutual assistance system between member states for identifying offenders, serving documents, and enforcing penalties across borders
- Setting up an online portal (CBE Portal) with comprehensive information about road safety rules in different member states
The main provisions include:
- Mandatory use of the European Vehicle and Driving Licence Information System (EUCARIS) for secure data exchange between authorities
- Requirements for member states to maintain updated vehicle registration data and retain certain information for at least 12 months
- Prohibition on private entities conducting enforcement activities by July 2029
- New reporting obligations for member states on cross-border enforcement activities
- Enhanced data protection requirements aligned with EU privacy laws
The Directive aims to improve road safety by reducing impunity of non-resident offenders while ensuring proper protection of fundamental rights and procedural safeguards. Member states must implement these changes by July 2027.
