Road traffic

Expired licence, wrong category or licence restrictions

The card expiry, individual category dates and the recorded licence status may differ. Driving outside a category and breaching a restriction such as corrective lenses are distinct issues.

What to check in your case

Compare the check date with issue, expiry and renewal application dates. For a temporary document, check its period and territorial validity.

Documents for your defence

Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.

  • Relevant licence categories, codes and dates, and any temporary document
  • Evidence of the application or IMT decision

Legislation and official sources

Information checked on 7 November 2026.