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the driving licence ( mk, возачка дозвола) is a governmental right given to those who request a licence for any of the categories they desire. It is required for every type of

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. The minimum age to obtain a driving licence is 18 years. Regardless of age, in the first two years after obtaining the licence the driver is called a beginner ( mk, почетник) and has limited rights concerning driving speed and when they can drive without a co-driver in the front seat who doesn't have a drivers licence (until 23:00). Beginning in 2007, the driving licence format was changed from a pink booklet to a credit-card sized card.

Obtaining a licence

The driving licence can be obtained after finishing a

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and passing a two-stage test with a theory portion and an on-the-road driving portion.

Obtaining a licence

See also