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Driving Licence
Driving Licence
A car can only be driven in Germany with a valid licence. You will need
to obtain a German licence if you are staying for more than six months.
Please note that transferring your licence can take some time and a fee
will be charged.
www.euraxess.de.
Rules of the road
Cars drive on the right in Germany. Speed is often limited by a traffic
sign. As a general rule: you may not drive more than 100 km/h on
country roads and highways. In towns the speed limit is 50 km/h.
There is no speed limit on motorways however 130 km/h is recommended.
Low emission zones have been set up in some German cities
to reduce pollution and fine particles in the air. If you want to
drive in these zones you will need an emission badge on the inside of
your windscreen. In-depth information on speeds, traffic regulations,
traffic signs and drinking and driving can be found on the website of
the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development
www.bmvbs.de under “Straßenverkehrsordnung” (road traffic regulations).
Your own car
For stays longer than one year (this is the period of time needed for
your own imported car to receive German registration) or when acquiring
a car in Germany, you will need to take out a car insurance
policy. This insurance covers damage to other vehicles or injury to
others caused by you.
What to do in the event of an accident
In the event of an accident, even if the other car is only slightly damaged,
you must call the police and remain at the location of the
accident until the police arrive. Never sign a document assuming
responsibility and report the accident to your insurance company
immediately.
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