(Trossingen A81 / District of Tuttlingen) - Driving without a valid license (17.01.2025)

As it turned out, the man has been living in Germany for over 1.5 years and should have applied for a German driving license at the latest after six months in order to continue driving a vehicle. The officers prohibited the continuation of the journey and initiated criminal proceedings for driving without a license.

Rules for foreign driving licenses in Germany:

Driving licenses from countries outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) are generally only valid for a period of six months after registering a residence in Germany. Within this period, a German driving license must be applied for and obtained if the person wishes to continue driving a vehicle. Violation of these regulations constitutes a criminal offense.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Patrick Zöller
Konstanz Police Headquarters
Phone: 07531 995-3355
Extension: 07531 995-1012
Email: konstanz.pressestelle@polizei.bwl.de
http://www.polizei-bw.de/

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