Code 95 in Lithuania — what it is and who needs it
Future professional drivers often hear the term "code 95". It is a special entry on the driving licence confirming that the driver has acquired the professional driver qualification (initial/periodic professional competence, also called the driver CPC). Put simply: if you want to work as a truck driver (categories C, CE) or a bus driver (category D) carrying goods or passengers for hire, a valid code 95 is mandatory.
Why is code 95 needed?
EU countries require professional drivers to hold additional knowledge and skills in safe and economical driving and in carrying goods or passengers. Code 95 confirms the driver has completed the special training and/or passed the exams granting professional competence. It applies to long-haul drivers, city bus drivers, truck drivers — everyone who drives for work.
How to obtain code 95
First you need the relevant licence category (e.g. C or D). Then you complete the initial professional qualification course — about 140 hours for the initial qualification, or shorter if you already have relevant experience. After the training you take a theory and practical exam at Regitra or another competent institution. On passing, code "95" is entered on your licence next to the relevant category — you are now a qualified professional driver of that category.
Validity and renewal
Code 95 is not granted for life — it is normally valid for 5 years. To keep working as a driver after that, you must complete the periodic professional training course (35 hours) and renew the code for another 5 years. This keeps drivers current on road safety, the latest legislation, technical developments, driving-and-rest-time rules and more.
Where to study and what you gain
Code 95 training is run by licensed training institutions. The courses cover the Road Traffic Rules (with a strong safety focus), vehicle construction, load securing, economical driving, tachograph use and work-rest regime compliance. Qualified drivers are more in demand — transport companies may only employ drivers with a valid code 95 — and the training itself deepens knowledge that pays off in daily work and raises road safety.
In summary, code 95 is a mandatory precondition for professional drivers: if you plan a career carrying goods or passengers, obtain the qualification in time. Solid knowledge of the Road Traffic Rules helps both in obtaining code 95 and in daily professional driving — you can keep yours sharp with the RoboKET tests.