## Policy Summary: EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 155/2022
This decision, enacted by the EEA Joint Committee on April 29, 2022, amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA). The amendment incorporates Directive (EU) 2018/645 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 18, 2018, into the EEA Agreement. This directive modifies Directive 2003/59/EC on the initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage of goods or passengers, and Directive 2006/126/EC on driving licenses.
The key changes to Annex XIII include:
* **Incorporation of Directive 2018/645:** References to Directive 2018/645 are added to points 24f (Directive 2006/126/EC) and 36a (Directive 2003/59/EC).
* **Adaptations for EEA:** Modifications are made to replace references to "Union legislation" with "the EEA Agreement" in Article 15(2) of Directive 2006/126/EC and Annex I of Directive 2003/59/EC.
* **Specific Adaptation for Iceland:** The provision in Section 4 of Annex I of Directive 2003/59/EC, which states "The maximum duration of the e-learning training shall not exceed 12 hours," does not apply to Iceland.
* **Driving License Adaptation:** In point 2(e) of Annex II of Directive 2003/59/EC, regarding side 1 of the card, the words "European Union model" are replaced by "EEA model".
The authentic texts of Directive (EU) 2018/645 in Icelandic and Norwegian will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union.
This decision entered into force on April 30, 2022, following the completion of notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. The decision will be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement.
EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area, governing trade and economic relations between the EU member states and certain other countries.
Directive EU 2018/645: A directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending directives on the qualification and training of drivers and on driving licences.
European Parliament: One of the legislative bodies of the European Union.
Council of the European Union: A legislative body of the European Union comprising ministers from member states.
Directive 2003/59/EC: A directive on the initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles.
Directive 2006/126/EC: A directive on driving licences.
Brussels: The location where the decision was made.
L 246/120 EN Official Journal of the European Union 22.9.2022
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 155/2022
of 29 April 2022
amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2022/1599]
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (‘the EEA Agreement’), and in particular Article 98
thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Directive (EU) 2018/645 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 April 2018 amending Directive
2003/59/EC on the initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage of
goods or passengers and Directive 2006/126/EC on driving licences(1) is to be incorporated into the EEA
Agreement.
(2) Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement shall be amended as follows:
1. In point 24f (Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council):
(a) the following indent is added:
‘— 32018 L 0645: Directive (EU) 2018/645 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 April 2018
(OJ L 112, 2.5.2018, p. 29).’
(b) adaptations (b) to (h) are renumbered as adaptations (c) to (i).
(c) the following adaptation is inserted after adaptation (a):
‘(b) In Article 15(2), the words “Union legislation” shall be replaced by the words “the EEA Agreement”.’
2. In point 36a (Directive 2003/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council):
(a) the following indent is added:
‘— 32018 L 0645: Directive (EU) 2018/645 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 April 2018
(OJ L 112, 2.5.2018, p. 29).’
(b) adaptation (b) is renumbered as adaptation (c).
(c) the following adaptation is inserted after adaptation (a):
‘(b) In Annex I:
(i) the words “Union legislation” shall be replaced by the words “the EEA Agreement”;
(ii) in Section 4, the words “The maximum duration of the e-learning training shall not exceed 12 hours.” shall
not apply to Iceland.’
(d) The text of adaptation (c)(ii) is replaced by the following:
‘In point 2(e) of Annex II regarding side 1 of the card, the words “European Union model” shall be replaced by “EEA
model”.’
Article 2
The text of Directive (EU) 2018/645 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA Supplement to
the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic.
(1) OJ L 112, 2.5.2018, p. 29.22.9.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 246/121
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 30 April 2022, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA
Agreement have been made*.
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European
Union.
Done at Brussels, 29 April 2022.
For the EEA Joint Committee
The President
Nicolas VON LINGEN
(*) No constitutional requirements indicated.