In order to achieve the government's climate targets, state incentives were created to help drivers switch from combustion engines to electric cars. Users who have so far been undecided about moving away from the combustion engine will receive subsidies or tax breaks. Some of these measures are...
Continue reading "MPU: when the medical-psychological assessment is required!
Losing a driver's license is a major setback for many. Mobility problems can therefore arise in professional life and in everyday life, which lead to great difficulties and even cost the job. And getting your driver's license back can be complicated if you have an MPU...
Continue reading "Sick behind the wheel of the car? threaten penalties!
If you are sick, it is better to stay at home. Driving sick is a bad idea! You should only get out of bed in a few situations, such as for a doctor's appointment or to get urgently needed medication from the pharmacy. However, one should...
Continue reading "The exchange of the driver's license: the most important information!
For about 43 million Germans, a driver's license exchange is pending to ensure more uniformity and protection against forgery. By 2033, all driver's licenses issued before 2013 will have to be exchanged. The gradual change is intended to improve efficiency. Information on when and how the driver's license exchange ...
Continue reading "Blue sticker on the rear of the car: the meaning!
Recently updated on October 23, 2023 at 07:37 a.m. [Update: 23.10.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX] This post has been updated to reflect newer information. In addition to decorative stickers, there are also mandatory stickers for vehicles, such as the environmental sticker or, more recently, a blue sticker with a letter...
Continue reading "Driving the rally vehicle on public roads?
The decision to participate in a rally with your own car requires careful preparation. There are numerous rules and regulations that must be followed before participating in a motorsport event. In particular, the vehicles must be equipped with safety equipment such as roll cages, special seats and belts...
Continue reading "The BoKraft study for taxis, rental cars, buses & Co.!
Passenger transport vehicles must undergo an annual general inspection. Some special features apply to the HU according to § 41, 42 (2) or 42 (1) BOKraft. The BOKraft survey is required for taxis, rental cars, buses and other passenger transportation vehicles. It not only includes...
Continue reading "Type approval – what is that actually?
Regulation (EU) No. 2018/858 relates to the approval and market surveillance of vehicles, trailers and related systems, components and separate technical units. It has replaced Directive 01.09.2020/2007/EC since September 46st, XNUMX. In order to obtain an operating permit, however, an expert opinion can ...
Continue reading "homologation! What is that, actually?
Recently updated on September 19, 2023 at 06:34 am [Update: 19.09.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX] This post has been updated to reflect newer information. If you plan to register imported vehicles or approve important vehicle parts from countries outside Europe, homologation is...
Continue reading "EU driver's license change: proof of fitness to drive from the age of 70?
Brussels – The European Union is pursuing an ambitious goal: by 2050, there should be no more road deaths in the EU, and by 2030 the number should even be halved. Given the current statistics – 20.600 road fatalities in 2022, a…
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