I want to change my Code 95 from one country to the EU country where I am currently working. What course do I need?

Changing Your Code 95 to Another EU Country

If you hold a Code 95 from one EU country and are now working in another, you generally don’t need to ‘change’ it in the sense of re-taking the initial qualification. Code 95 is mutually recognized across the EU. However, you need to ensure your periodic training requirements are met and properly registered in the country where you are working.

Understanding Code 95

Code 95 is an endorsement on your driving license (or a separate Driver Qualification Card – DQC) in the EU, indicating that you have the necessary professional competence to drive trucks or buses. It is valid for five years. To maintain it, drivers must complete 35 hours of periodic training every five years.

Steps to Ensure Compliance

1. Verify Recognition: Ensure that your existing Code 95 (from the original issuing country) is valid. It should be recognized in the EU country where you are working.
2. Periodic Training: You must complete your 35 hours of periodic training within the five-year validity of your Code 95. This training can be done in any EU member state, regardless of where your license was initially issued.
3. Registration in Host Country: The key is to register your completed training in the EU country where you are now working. Here’s how:
   • Contact the Competent Authority: Each EU country has a specific authority responsible for driver qualifications. Contact them to understand their specific requirements for registering training completed in another country.
   • Provide Documentation: You will likely need to provide:
     • Your driving license with the Code 95 endorsement (or your DQC).
     • Proof of completing the periodic training (certificates of attendance).
     • Proof of residency or employment in the host country.
   • Language Requirements: Be prepared for documents to be translated into the local language.
4. Issuance of New Card/Endorsement: After providing the necessary documentation and completing any administrative steps, the host country will typically:
   • Issue a new Driver Qualification Card (DQC) with the Code 95, valid in that country; or
   • Endorse your existing driving license with the Code 95, recognized in that country.

Where to Get Training

You can undertake the periodic training at any approved training center within the EU. The specific courses can vary, but they must cover subjects outlined in the EU directive related to driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).

Key Considerations

• EU Directive 2003/59/EC: This directive establishes the initial qualification and periodic training requirements for professional drivers. Make sure you are familiar with the requirements.
• National Regulations: Each EU member state may have specific rules regarding the implementation of the directive. Always check the specific requirements of the country where you are working.
• Deadlines: Keep track of the expiration date of your Code 95 and plan your periodic training accordingly.

Example Scenario

Let’s say you obtained your Code 95 in Poland and are now working in Germany. You complete your 35 hours of periodic training in Germany. You then need to present your Polish driving license (or DQC), proof of training, and proof of residency/employment to the relevant German authority (e.g., the local Fahrerlaubnisbehörde). They will then issue you a German DQC or endorse your license, reflecting your compliance.

Resources

• European Commission – Transport: https://transport.ec.europa.eu/index_en
• EU Directive 2003/59/EC: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32003L0059
• Contact the relevant transport authority in the EU country where you are working.

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