Can an employer inquire about an employee's driving license?

Verified 09 February 2023 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Yes, under certain conditions, an employer must be able to check whether the employee holds his driving license. We are taking stock of the regulations.

When hiring, the employer can ask the future employee if he has a valid driving license.

The applicant may make this request if driving a vehicle is mandatory for the proposed use.

The permit must correspond to the vehicle category that the employee will be driven.

The employer may regularly ask the employee to justify that he still holds his driving license if his professional activity requires the driving of a vehicle.

The permit must correspond to the vehicle category used.

A clause in the employment contract and/or the rules and regulations may include the following information:

  • Periodic check of driving license
  • Immediate notification to the employer of any suspension or withdrawal of the driving license

Yes, the employer may ask the employee to show the original of the driving license to verify its validity.

It must ensure the employee’s ability to perform the proposed job.

The employer cannot keep a photocopy of the driver's license.

No. The employer is not entitled to ask the employee for information on the number of points held on the driving license.

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