Applying for approval for exceptions to the road traffic regulations
If, in individual cases, a business activity conflicts with the requirements or prohibitions of the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO), a special permit can be applied for. This applies, for example, to exceptions
- from the regulations on road use,
- from the ban on entering a highway or a motorway or using it with vehicles not registered there,
- from the regulations on stopping and parking,
- from the regulations on vehicle and load dimensions,
- regulations on the wearing of seat belts and safety helmets,
- the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays,
- the ban on placing obstacles on the road,
- the prohibition on operating loudspeakers and offering goods or services on the road,
- the ban on advertising and propaganda in connection with traffic signs,
- prohibitions or restrictions imposed by regulatory signs or directional signs, and
- the ban on parking vehicles over 7.5 tons and trailers over 2 tons in residential areas at night or on Sundays and public holidays.
Who should I contact?
Responsibility lies with the district and the independent city.
Responsible authorities
Landkreis Emsland - Fachbereich Straßenverkehr
Führerscheinstelle: Nur nach vorheriger Online-Terminvereinbarung
Kfz-Zulassungsstelle: Nur nach vorheriger Online-Terminvereinbarung
GESONDERTE ÖFFNUNGSZEITEN für Kfz:
Kfz: Die Vorsprache ist grundsätzlich nur nach vorheriger Online-Terminvereinbarung möglich.
- Meppen, Kfz-Zulassung:
Mo., Mi., Fr.: 08:00 - 12:00 Uhr (nur mit Termin)
Di. u. Do.: 08:00 - 15:00 Uhr (nur mit Termin)
Samstag: 09:00 - 11:30 Uhr (nur mit Termin)
- Aschendorf/Lingen, Kfz-Zulassung:
Mo., Mi.: 08:00 - 15:00 Uhr (nur mit Termin)
Di., Do., Fr.: 08:00 - 12:00 Uhr (nur mit Termin)
Contact
Remark: Lärmschutz: nur bei Wahlwerbung
- Dörpen (Samtgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
- Emsbüren (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
- Emsland (Landkreis):
- Freren (Samtgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
- Geeste (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Haren (Ems) (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
- Haselünne (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
- Herzlake (Samtgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
- Lathen (Samtgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
- Lengerich (Samtgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
- Meppen (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Nordhümmling (Samtgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
- Papenburg (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Rhede (Ems) (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
- Salzbergen (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
- Sögel (Samtgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
- Spelle (Samtgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
- Twist (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
- Werlte (Samtgemeinde):
- Apply for a permit and exemption for oversized and heavy goods vehicles
- Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays
- Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
- Use of sound amplification systems: granting - exemption
Which documents are required?
Documents are required. Please contact the responsible office.
Proof of the Requirement for a Derogation
What are the fees?
Fees apply, please contact the responsible office.
Fee: 10,20 - 767,00 EURPayment in advance: noAccording to the German Road Traffic Fee Regulations (GebOSt), the fee framework applies to each exceptional circumstance and vehicle/person.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
As a rule, applications are not subject to a deadline, but should be submitted as early as possible.
Special regulations apply to oversized and heavy goods transports.
What else should I know?
Exemptions are only granted in cases of urgent need, taking due account of the safety and order of traffic in particular.



