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Driving licence: issued - on trial


When a driving licence is acquired for the first time, it is issued on probation for a period of two years. The probationary period lasts from the date of issue. Where a driving licence is issued to the holder of a driving licence issued abroad, the time taken since it was acquired shall be counted towards the probationary period.

The probationary driving licence was introduced in order to counteract the risk of danger to novice drivers. Safe and more considerate driving behaviour should be achieved; in particular, risk awareness is to be promoted and hazard identification improved.

 

Legal basis

Which documents are required?

Documents may be required. Please contact the competent authority.

Process flow

If a driving licence holder is noticed on probation and his offence is recorded in the central traffic register, this will notify the driving licence authority at short notice. Measures shall be taken even if the infringement was committed during the probationary period and this has expired in the meantime.

If a final criminal offence or administrative offence has been recorded against the holder of a driving licence within the probationary period, participation in an advanced seminar is ordered.
In the event of recurrence, the owner will be warned in writing and advised to take part in a traffic psychological consultation within two months.
In the event of one further serious offence or two other less serious offences, the driving licence shall be withdrawn.

The driving licence authority is bound by the final decision on the criminal offence or administrative offence. The provisions of § 4 Abs. 9 of the Road Traffic Act apply to traffic psychological counselling.

Participants in advanced seminars are to be induced to identify and reduce deficiencies in their attitude to road traffic and in roadworthy behaviour by participating in group discussions and by participating in a driving test. An individual seminar can only be permitted by the issuing authority in exceptional cases. The advanced seminars may be conducted by driving instructors who hold a corresponding licence in accordance with the Driving Instructor Act.

In the traffic psychology consultation , the driving licence holder should be induced to recognize deficiencies in his attitude to road traffic and in roadworthy behavior and to develop the willingness to reduce these deficiencies. The consultation takes place in the form of a one-on-one interview. It may be supplemented by a driving test if the adviser deems it necessary. The consultant should clarify the causes of the deficiencies and show ways to eliminate them. The result of the consultation is intended only for the person concerned and can only be communicated to him. However, the person concerned receives a certificate of participation for submission to the driving licence authority.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

Once the first measure has been taken, the probationary period is extended by a further two years to a total of four years.

Forms

  • Merkblatt zum Erhalt des Führerscheins

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Who should I contact?

The responsibility lies with the driving licence authority of your district or your independent city.

Responsible authorities


Landkreis Emsland - Fachbereich Straßenverkehr
Address: Ordeniederung 1 , 49716 Meppen
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Postal address: Post Office Box 15 62 , 49705 Meppen
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Telephone: 05931 44-0
Fax: 05931 44-3621
Transport Connection:
Station Haltestelle Kreishaus
Bus: 993
Building Access
elevator available, wheelchair-accessible

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)