The Hauptuntersuchung (HU), which includes the Abgasuntersuchung (AU), is Germany's mandatory periodic vehicle inspection ensuring roadworthiness and environmental compliance. All vehicle owners must present their cars at regular intervals to official organizations like TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ, or KÜS. This page explains the process, including inspection cycles, what examiners check, how to address any detected defects, and the importance of timely completion to avoid penalties and ensure continued vehicle registration.

Registering your vehicle (Kfz-Zulassung) is a mandatory process in Germany handled by the local Kfz-Zulassungsbehörde. This guide covers new registrations, transferring ownership of used vehicles (Umschreibung/Halterwechsel), and re-registering after moving districts. You will need to gather essential documents, secure valid motor liability insurance (eVB), and arrange for vehicle tax collection to legally obtain your licence plates and official registration documents.

Being involved in a car accident in Germany can be stressful, but following clear steps is crucial for safety and legal compliance. This guide prepares you for immediate actions, from securing the accident scene and providing first aid to exchanging necessary details with other parties. Understand your obligations under German law, including when to call the police and how to document the incident properly, such as using the Europäischer Unfallbericht for insurance claims.

To drive larger or more powerful motorcycles in Germany, you must extend your existing driving licence to include categories A1, A2, or A. This process, known as an "Erweiterung," requires specific training at a Fahrschule and passing relevant exams. Your eligibility and the exact exams required depend on your age and whether you already hold a lower motorcycle category for a sufficient period. Applications are submitted to your local Fahrerlaubnisbehörde or Führerscheinstelle.

This page guides you through the process of acquiring your first two-wheeler entitlement in Germany: either the Class AM driving licence for mopeds and light scooters up to 45 km/h, or the Mofa-Prüfbescheinigung for Mofas up to 25 km/h. Both require specific training and tests through a Fahrschule, followed by an application at your local Führerscheinstelle. Understand the age requirements, key documents like a Sehtest and Erste-Hilfe-Kurs, and the distinct exam processes for each.

When your German driving licence (Fahrerlaubnis) is withdrawn, your entitlement to drive ends completely. To regain it, you must apply for a Neuerteilung (new grant) through your local Fahrerlaubnisbehörde. This process involves proving your renewed fitness to drive, adhering to a Sperrfrist, and potentially undergoing a medical-psychological examination (MPU) or providing abstinence proofs.