Exemption permit Belt-laying and helmet-carrying obligation: grant
In order to protect road users, the legislator has stipulated that seat belts must be fitted during the journey and that safety helmets must be worn when driving motorcycles.
However, it is possible to be exempted from this obligation on request. The resulting significant safety risk is borne by the applicant.
Exemption from the belt-laying obligation is possible if
- if it is not possible to wear seat belts for health reasons.
- if the applicant's height is less than 150 cm.
Exemption from the helmet wearing obligation is possible,
- if it is not possible to wear a safety helmet for health reasons.
Who should I contact?
The responsibility lies with the district and the county-free city
Which documents are required?
Provided that the conditions for an exemption of a health nature are met, a medical or medical certificate must be presented that the exemption to be applied for is absolutely necessary for medical reasons. A diagnosis does not need to include the certificate.
For the height less than 150 cm, a medical certificate with the measured height must also be brought along.
What are the fees?
The decision is made free of charge for severely disabled persons.
Fee: 10,20 - 767,00 EURPayment in advance: No
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
The exemption is granted for a period of one year, unless the medical certificate states that the exemption must be granted indefinitely, as the state of health will no longer improve.
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The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
