Article 43. Transitional Provisions

1. Contracting Parties shall issue domestic driving permits in accordance with the new provisions of Annex 6 at the latest five years after their entry into force. Domestic driving permits issued in accordance with the earlier provisions of Article 41, Article 43 and Annex 6 to this Convention prior to the expiry of this period shall be recognized as long as they are valid.

2. Contracting Parties shall issue international driving permits in accordance with the new provisions of Annex 7 at the latest five years after their entry into force. International driving permits issued in accordance with the earlier provisions of Article 41, Article 43 and Annex 7 to this Convention prior to the expiry of this period shall be valid according to the conditions defined in Article 41, paragraph 3.