TIRANA, April 26 /ATA/ The New Road Code has entered into force. Among the changes to the new Road Code is the extension of the validity period of the Driving License from 10 to 15 years, for all those who renew it until they reach the age of 70. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today on social networks a video with citizens’ impressions of these changes, as he said that this is a promise kept.
“When it’s all been said and done. Driving licenses will now have a longer term of their validity, which goes up to 15 years”, emphasized Rama.
“The new deadlines have entered into force and there are nearly 80,000 drivers across the country who benefit from them, based on the same standard that is applied in the EU countries, facilitating citizens with shorter cycles of renewal of the license, from 11-12 renewals as of today, to only 4-5 renewals according to the new deadlines by the General Directorate of Road Transport Services, a leading institution in the path of reforms and the digital revolution”, said Rama.
The citizens appreciated the extension of the driver’s license renewal deadline as a relief and cost reduction.
“It’s very useful for me, since I live in Italy and I won’t have to come back every 10 years to renew my license”, said a citizen who renewed her driving license. She also appreciated the service provided by General Directorate of Road Transport Services.
Another citizen emphasized that he felt very good during the time when he applied for the renewal of his driver’s license, as there was offered a dignified service.
“It was done in 5 minutes. Renewing the driver’s license every 15 years makes it easier for us”, said another citizen.
As a result of this change, it is estimated that citizens have been saved about 1 billion lekë per year, in fees, time, fuel, movement./gj.m/p.s./
