EASTERN EUROPE
May 1st, 2001
BY ALAN OSBORNTHE EUROPEAN Parliament has demanded the immediate introduction ofa uniform driving "attestation" for drivers from non-EU countries using roads in the EU. MEP's said that this should certify that the driver met the employment conditions of the country where he or she was operating. The transport labour market was "distorted mainly by drivers from third countries," MEPs said. They also called for the inclusion of the driving licence number and social security number on the card, as "this is a tried and tested method of keeping misuse of driver ...
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