<P> The minimum age for obtaining a driver's license in Romania is 18 ("Minimum legal age in Romania") </P> <P> The minimum driving age in the United Kingdom is 16 for mopeds under 50 cc (3.1 cu in), and 17 for cars and motorcycles . Access to motorcycles producing more than 25 kW (34 hp) is restricted to riders with two years experience or aged 21 . The British Overseas Territories and the British Crown dependencies issue their own driving licences . There is no legal requirement for a non-professional driver to carry a driving licence in the UK whilst driving, although it must be produced at a police station within seven days, if required to do so by a police officer . </P> <P> In the United Kingdom, one must hold a Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) licence to drive a vehicle with more than eight passenger seats for hire or reward, or a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) licence to drive a vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight (Maximum Authorized Mass) in excess of 3,500 kg (7,700 lb). Licences and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification cards must be carried whilst driving vehicles in such categories . Special licences are also required in order to transport hazardous materials . </P> <P> The Russian Empire was one of the first countries to create a driving licence . Russia's first licences were issued in 1900 by Saint Petersburg authorities, and Russia joined an international convention in 1909 . However, due to relatively small number of cars, the attempts to create a standardised Russian licence were rather sporadic and limited to major urban areas . No comprehensive system of driver licensing was present until 1936, when the Soviet government organised and standardised traffic and driving regulations, with the statewide system regulated by specialised police authorities . </P>

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