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Driving license reinstatement (after revocation)

  • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge 



    	    

		    
Procedure

            			
  1. Appointment to submit an application to the driving license authority.
  2. During the personal appointment, the documents will be checked and, if necessary, further advice will be given by the driving license authority. Please bring the above-mentioned necessary documents with you to the appointment.
  3. Obtaining information from the register (central traffic register), if necessary a certificate of good conduct.
  4. Request for decision-making aids (e.g. medical report, medical-psychological report)
  5. Decision on your application by the driving license authority
			
Legal bases
			
More information
The driving license office is prohibited from issuing a new driving license before the court-imposed suspension period has expired. Any necessary medical-psychological examination is also only possible after the expiry of the court-ordered suspension period. In the event of a revocation, no motor vehicle may be driven until the driving license office has issued a new driving license.  

There is no automatic entitlement to a new driver's license after the suspension period has expired. The driving license office checks and decides whether and under what conditions a new driving license can be issued. 

If there are doubts about suitability, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) or a specialist medical examination will be ordered. A practical test must be taken if there are additional qualification concerns. 

What is the procedure after a disqualification due to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs? 

Please contact the driving license office and find out what measures are required in your individual case. 

What is the procedure after a disqualification due to driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 1.6 or more per mille? 

A medical-psychological examination is mandatory. Depending on the results of the examination, it may also be necessary to attend a refresher course. Please contact the driving license office to clarify your individual case. 

What is the procedure for revocation due to failure to attend an advanced training course? 

Your license will only be reinstated after you have attended an advanced training seminar. Please contact the driving license office afterwards to find out all the requirements in your individual case.  

This list is not exhaustive. Further information can be obtained from the driving license office. 

Additional information: 

You can apply for a certificate of good conduct online in advance via the Federal Office of Justice. If you request this 2-3 weeks before the appointment at the driving license office, the certificate of good conduct will usually be available at the appointment. If the request is only made by the driving license office, the processing time will be extended accordingly. 

Licenses are issued for different durations depending on the category: 


  • Classes A, A1, B, S, BE, L, M and T: unlimited in time
  • Classes C, C1, CE, C1E, D, D1, DE and D1E: for a limited period of five years in each case

Details on the renewal of temporary driving licenses can be found under the service "Renewal of a temporary driving license". You can find the link under "Further information" - "Where can I find out more?".