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France driving license format transition

Overview

French authorities have established a deadline for motorists to transition from traditional pink cardboard driving licenses to a new credit card-sized format. While the existing documents remain valid, holders must replace them before January 19, 2033, to align with European security standards involving electronic chips and MRZ bands.

Drivers may replace their licenses early through the Agence nationale des titres sécurisés (ANTS) website to avoid administrative congestion. Failure to update the license by the 2033 deadline may result in fines between 11 and 135 euros during roadside inspections.

Entities

France · Agence nationale des titres sécurisés · French Ministry of the Interior

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    France sets 2033 deadline for pink driving license replacement

    French drivers using the old pink cardboard license must switch to the new European credit card format by January 19, 2033, to avoid potential fines during roadside inspections.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    France introduces pink provisional license plates to combat fraud

    France has introduced bright pink provisional license plates to combat registration fraud. The new system applies to both private and commercial temporary registrations starting January 2026.

Sources

extratipp.com · kurierverlag.de · letribunaldunet.fr · nextplz.fr · op-online.de · presse-citron.net · ruhr24.de