Renew driver card
Source: Serviceportal Rheinland-PfalzThe driver card is used to record driving times and rest periods for the commercial transportation of goods and passengers.
The driver card is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. You can have the driver card renewed on application. You must do this at least 15 working days before the card expires. If your driver card has already expired, you must place a new initial order.
Your renewed driver card is valid immediately after the expiration date of the old card. You must carry the expired driver card for at least 28 days in addition to the new card.
Only you may use the driver card issued to you personally. It always remains your property, even if your employer has paid for the driver card. In principle, they are not obliged to cover the costs.