The national regulations (Regeling eisen geschiktheid 2000) describe the requirements with regard to physical and mental fitness to drive a motor vehicle. Some conditions are subject to a limited period of validity of the driving license and / or certain conditions.

Regeling eisen geschiktheid 2000

Drivers with disabilities must meet exactly the same driving skills requirements as other drivers, but they are also entitled to the same safety requirements including an adapted vehicle or a modified motorcycle. Experts from CBR determine the necessary adjustments to the vehicle if necessary.

The national regulations only apply to owners of Dutch drivers licenses.

“Name of Department/Ministry: Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management

Name of section responsible: Road Safety section

website (s): https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0011362/2019-11-23“

Wheelchair users People with walking difficulty

On street

In municipal car parks

Private car parks

Differs to each municipality’s policy.

The same concessions available to individuals with a disability visiting the Netherlands. All cards of countries of the European Union, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland are recognised, as well as parking cards issued by the competent authority outside the Netherlands, insofar as the symbol on the front of the card contains the below symbol or an almost identical symbol.

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Name of Department/Ministry: Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management

Name of section responsible: Road Safety

website(s) https://www.government.nl/ministries/ministry-ofinfrastructure-and-water-management

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