# Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on driving licences (Recast) (Text with EEA relevance), Division 14.1: Driving licences shall not be issued to, or renewed for, applicants or drivers who are dependent on alcohol or unable to refrain from drinking and driving.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

After a proven period of abstinence and subject to authorised medical opinion and regular medical check-ups, driving licences may be issued to, or renewed for, applicant or drivers who have in the past been dependent on alcohol.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2006/126/annex/III/division/11/division/2/division/14.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2006-126/annex-III/division-11/division-2/division-14.1
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