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Driving Licenses: Urgent Bill Proposed for Renewal Extension - What Will Be the New Date?

Published March 12, 2026, 17:57
Driving Licenses: Urgent Bill Proposed for Renewal Extension - What Will Be the New Date?

An urgent bill is to be submitted to the House of Representatives to extend the deadline for renewing driving licenses until March 31, 2026, due to a serious problem with the electronic platform of the Department of Road Transport (TOM) on the last day of the deadline. Many citizens were unable to complete the process, resulting in a flood of complaints to the Transport Committee and the Ministry. The bill provides for retroactive effect from March 11, 2026, so that money will be returned to those who renewed their driving license after the deadline, including the fine. The Chairman of the Transport Committee, Alekos Tryfonidis, stated that the bill will be submitted to the Plenary of the Parliament in the form of urgency. This arrangement is being made due to the problem with the system and with the aim of benefiting citizens. Also, the installation of a new system is expected in November, with the hope of avoiding similar problems in the future. The extension of the deadline was deemed necessary to address the problem caused by the failure of the TOM's electronic platform. The government seeks to ensure that all citizens have the opportunity to renew their driving licenses without being burdened with fines or other financial consequences. The bill is an attempt to correct an injustice caused by technical problems. The submission of the bill is an immediate response to citizens' complaints and the need for immediate resolution of the problem. The government is committed to improving the services it provides to citizens and ensuring that the driving license renewal processes are simple, fast and efficient.