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. That's why it was difficult at times to get the required Approval for public road traffic to obtain. In addition to the special stages, rally participants have to complete connecting stages that usually lead over public roads. So you have to drive the rally vehicle on public roads? In mass sport, it is customary to travel to the event location independently, contest the rally and drive home with the car, which is hopefully undamaged.
with the rally vehicle on the road
To solve the problem, rally drivers can use a simplified procedure to use their vehicles on public roads in accordance with the StVZO: a special vehicle pass (DMSB-KFP), which was introduced by the German Motor Sport Federation in cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Transport, makes this possible.
an application is required
In order to receive the KFP, the vehicle owner must submit an application to the DMSB. The relevant form and useful information can be found on the Motor Sport Bund website. The application is checked and then checked by an expert on the vehicle. If the vehicle passes the test, the vehicle owner receives a special sticker with the vehicle registration number, which is attached to the inside of the windshield must be attached, similar to those already known environmental badges.
The badge is available in two versions: in dark Blue and Orange. The orange badge applies to Group G rally cars, which are nearly stock with only minor modifications. Vehicle owners with an orange sticker may use their vehicle on public roads without restrictions. However, different rules apply to the dark blue sticker:
The dark blue sticker allows you to drive on public roads if…
- the driver is en route to or from an approved and registered motorsport event (proof of attendance, e.g. B. a confirmation of entry must be carried)
- a transfer trip/stage takes place
- a test or examination drive is carried out
- the vehicle is brought in for repair or maintenance.
The KFP exemptions are generally valid for one year. After 24 months at the latest, a DMSB expert must carry out a new check in order to extend the DMSB-KFP. This extension can be repeated indefinitely.
Maria Holler
Maria Holler - Maria has been contributing her expertise in the area of "Laws & Legal" to tuningblog.eu since 2014. As a lawyer with a passion for the automotive world, she combines her specialist knowledge with her interest in tuning and vehicle adaptations. She ensures that readers are always informed about the latest legal framework. In her free time, she is intensively involved with legal regulations in road traffic, which makes her an indispensable resource for the tuning community.
