Driving license for categories B and BE for accompanied driving from the age of 17
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzIn Germany, you can drive a vehicle in categories B and BE (passenger cars) at the age of 17 if
- you have passed the driving test and
- you are accompanied by an authorized and previously named person.
On the date of your 18th birthday, you may drive the vehicle unaccompanied.
However, if you drive a vehicle before your 18th birthday without being accompanied by a named person, your driving license will be revoked. In addition
- a fine,
- a point on the driving aptitude register,
- the extension of the probationary period and
- an order for an advanced training seminar.
In Rhineland-Palatinate, contact the driver's license office of your district or city (main residence).
The responsible authority in Rhineland-Palatinate is the district administration, in large cities belonging to a district or independent of a district the city administration.
To participate in "Accompanied driving from 17", you and the person accompanying you must each meet certain requirements:
- You have successfully completed a category B driver's license course.
- You can start training at the age of 16 ½.
- After successfully completing the theoretical and practical test, you will receive a test certificate. You must carry this with you every time you drive, as it serves as your driving license together with your ID card.
- You will be accompanied on every journey by an authorized and previously appointed person, who will in turn
- must have reached the age of 30,
- have been in possession of a valid class B driving license (car) for at least 5 years,
- observes the "0.5 per mille limit" and the ban on drugs when accompanying the driver, even if you are driving the car,
- and who does not have more than one point on the driving aptitude register.
- valid identity card or passport (identity document can also be an electronic residence permit (eAT) or similar)
- current registration certificate, if applicable
- Current biometric photo (size 45x35 mm, portrait format, frontal shot)
- Proof of first aid training
- Eye test certificate (not older than 2 years)
- Application form for participation in accompanied driving from the age of 17
- Application form for each accompanying person
- The fee is based on the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt).
- If the driver's license is sent directly to your home address, an additional shipping fee will be charged.
Special information for Administrative District Bernkastel-Wittlich
15.01.2024
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Your responsible office:
Kreisverwaltung Bernkastel-Wittlich - Fachbereich 21 - Verkehr und Zulassung
Registration office hotline:
06571 14-1021
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
General inquiries (no appointment reservations) by e-mail:
zulassung[at]bernkastel-wittlich.de
Downloads:
SEPA mandate.pdf
Power of attorney.pdf
Vehicle identification form.pdf
Address
Kurfürstenstraße 16
54516 Wittlich
54516 Wittlich
Building access
Lift available, wheelchair accessible
P.O. Box
54504 Wittlich
Building access
Lift available, wheelchair accessible
Contact
Fax
06571 14-2500
Website
Opening hours
Remark:
Your request can only be processed by prior appointment!
Hotlines
Registration office hotline:
06571 14-1021
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
General inquiries (no appointment reservations) by e-mail:
zulassung[at]bernkastel-wittlich.de
Hotline of the driving license office:
06571 14-2021
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and Monday and Thursday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
General inquiries (no appointment reservations) by e-mail:
fuehrerschein@bernkastel-wittlich.de
Making an appointment online
Internet-based registration and license plates
Contact person
P.O. Box
54504 Wittlich
Address
Kurfürstenstraße 16
54516 Wittlich
54516 Wittlich
Telephone
06571 14-2021
room
E 2
Responsible for:
- Bernkastel-Wittlich:
- Apply for a workshop card for the first time
- Apply for an international driving license
- Applying for a company card for the first time
- Applying for a driver card for commercial goods and passenger transport for the first time
- Applying for a new driver's license due to theft, illegibility or loss
- Driving licence – issuance express (express driving licence)
- Driving licence: Conversion of a service driving licence into a civilian driving licence
- Driving license for categories B and BE for accompanied driving from the age of 17
- Exchange old driver's license for a new one
- Extension of a driving license for passenger transport with a limited period of validity
- Extension of a temporary driving license
- Temporary driving licence – apply for a transitional driving licence
- Transferring driving licenses from third countries outside the European Economic Area or European Union
P.O. Box
54504 Wittlich
Address
Kurfürstenstraße 16
54516 Wittlich
54516 Wittlich
Telephone
06571 14-2021
room
E 1
Responsible for:
- Bernkastel-Wittlich:
- Apply for a workshop card for the first time
- Apply for an international driving license
- Applying for a company card for the first time
- Applying for a driver card for commercial goods and passenger transport for the first time
- Applying for a new driver's license due to theft, illegibility or loss
- Driving licence – issuance express (express driving licence)
- Driving licence: Conversion of a service driving licence into a civilian driving licence
- Driving license for categories B and BE for accompanied driving from the age of 17
- Exchange old driver's license for a new one
- Extension of a driving license for passenger transport with a limited period of validity
- Extension of a temporary driving license
- Temporary driving licence – apply for a transitional driving licence
- Transferring driving licenses from third countries outside the European Economic Area or European Union
P.O. Box
54504 Wittlich
Address
Kurfürstenstraße 16
54516 Wittlich
54516 Wittlich
Telephone
06571 14-2021
room
E 1
Responsible for:
- Bernkastel-Wittlich:
- Apply for a workshop card for the first time
- Apply for an international driving license
- Applying for a company card for the first time
- Applying for a driver card for commercial goods and passenger transport for the first time
- Applying for a new driver's license due to theft, illegibility or loss
- Driving licence – issuance express (express driving licence)
- Driving licence: Conversion of a service driving licence into a civilian driving licence
- Driving license for categories B and BE for accompanied driving from the age of 17
- Exchange old driver's license for a new one
- Extension of a driving license for passenger transport with a limited period of validity
- Extension of a temporary driving license
- Temporary driving licence – apply for a transitional driving licence
- Transferring driving licenses from third countries outside the European Economic Area or European Union
P.O. Box
54504 Wittlich
Address
Kurfürstenstraße 16
54516 Wittlich
54516 Wittlich
Telephone
06571 14-2021
room
E 2
Responsible for:
- Bernkastel-Wittlich:
- Apply for a workshop card for the first time
- Apply for an international driving license
- Applying for a company card for the first time
- Applying for a driver card for commercial goods and passenger transport for the first time
- Applying for a new driver's license due to theft, illegibility or loss
- Driving licence – issuance express (express driving licence)
- Driving licence: Conversion of a service driving licence into a civilian driving licence
- Driving license for categories B and BE for accompanied driving from the age of 17
- Exchange old driver's license for a new one
- Extension of a driving license for passenger transport with a limited period of validity
- Extension of a temporary driving license
- Temporary driving licence – apply for a transitional driving licence
- Transferring driving licenses from third countries outside the European Economic Area or European Union
P.O. Box
54504 Wittlich
Address
Kurfürstenstraße 16
54516 Wittlich
54516 Wittlich
Telephone
06571 14-2021
room
E 2
Responsible for:
- Bernkastel-Wittlich:
- Apply for a workshop card for the first time
- Apply for an international driving license
- Applying for a company card for the first time
- Applying for a driver card for commercial goods and passenger transport for the first time
- Applying for a new driver's license due to theft, illegibility or loss
- Driving licence – issuance express (express driving licence)
- Driving licence: Conversion of a service driving licence into a civilian driving licence
- Driving license for categories B and BE for accompanied driving from the age of 17
- Exchange old driver's license for a new one
- Extension of a driving license for passenger transport with a limited period of validity
- Extension of a temporary driving license
- Temporary driving licence – apply for a transitional driving licence
- Transferring driving licenses from third countries outside the European Economic Area or European Union