The European Parliament and Council have agreed on a rule change allowing 17-year-olds to drive with an experienced driver. New drivers will face a two-year probationary period with stricter penalties for intoxicated driving. The directive also aims to standardize medical screenings for obtaining or renewing licenses and expand the use of digital driver's licenses across the EU by 2028. Road safety initiatives include the Vision Zero target to reduce fatalities by 50% by 2030. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)