FeV (Fahrerlaubnis-Verordnung)
Also known as: German Driving Licence Ordinance
The Fahrerlaubnis-Verordnung (FeV) is Germany's Driving Licence Ordinance — the legal framework covering acquisition, retention, and revocation of driving licences, from category definitions to MPU and probationary period.
The Fahrerlaubnis-Verordnung (FeV) entered into force in 2011, replacing the relevant chapters of the older Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung. It is the central legal basis for driver training in Germany.
Most relevant sections from a driving-school perspective:
- § 6 — Driving licence categories,
- § 16 — Theoretical examination,
- § 17 — Practical examination,
- § 48a — Accompanied Driving (BF17),
- Annex 7 — Examination requirements with scoring scheme,
- §§ 11–14 — Fitness to drive (incl. MPU),
- § 2a StVG — Probationary period (technically in the Road Traffic Act).
The FeV is amended regularly; changes are typically published with the corresponding Federal Law Gazette issue. Driving instructors are obliged to stay current.
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