41First, it is clear from the case-law of the Court that the principle of mutual recognition of driving licences must be applied ‘without any formality’ (Case C-193/94 Skanavi and Chryssanthakopoulos [1996] ECR I-929, paragraph 26, and Case C-230/97 Awoyemi [1998] ECR I-6781, paragraph 41). Since, in this case, registration of a driving licence issued by another Member State is a precondition for mutual recognition, such registration constitutes an obstacle to the free movement of persons. The fact that Spanish nationals are also obliged to register their licences is not relevant in that regard.
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