#2010-708Decree No. 2010-708 on Train Driver Certification
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The law regulates the certification and licensing of train drivers in France, establishing the requirements and processes for obtaining and renewing licenses. It defines the roles of various authorities, such as the EPSF, and outlines the necessary medical, psychological, and educational qualifications for drivers. The legislation also specifies the process for evaluating candidates and the consequences of non-compliance regarding the licensing requirements.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of age requirements for train drivers, with a minimum age of 20 or 18 for national-only drivers.
- Establishment of procedures for medical and psychological evaluations to ensure the competency of train drivers.
- Creation of a commission to oversee and regulate the fitness standards for train drivers.
Obligations
What this law requires
All persons exercising train driving activities must satisfy general medical requirements established by ministerial order and must be at least 20 years old (or 18 years old if operating only on national territory).
Train driver license applicants must hold a secondary education diploma or equivalent, pass a professional knowledge examination, obtain a physical fitness certificate, and obtain a psychological fitness certificate.
EPSF must approve examination organizations that assess general professional knowledge, ensuring absence of conflicts of interest, with at least one qualified person responsible for exams (maximum four persons).
Physical fitness examinations must be conducted by an approved physician with specialized training and professional experience, approved for maximum 5-year renewable terms by the transport minister.
Psychological fitness examinations must be conducted by an approved psychologist with professional experience, approved for maximum 5-year renewable terms by the transport minister.