China, France agree on driving license reciprocity

China and France signed an agreement to recognizing the validity of driving licenses issued by each other, in Beijing Tuesday.

Under the agreement, China and France will allow holders of valid driving licenses issued by either authorities to drive directly or obtain driving permits without an additional test, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said.

The agreement, signed by the MPS and French Interior Ministry, will take effect 90 days after ratification.

It will benefit overseas Chinese living in France as well as people who travel, study, work or visit their families there, and boost cooperation and exchanges between China and France, said the MPS.