https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The EU is debating a new initiative to bring in regular health checks and tests for senior drivers. If it goes through, it could spell the end of 'driving licences for life' in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20240221/could-germany-introduce-health-checks-for-drivers-over-the-age-of-70 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:23:34 +0100 could-germany-introduce-health-checks-for-drivers-over-the-age-of-70 Despite facing tougher consequences, the number of people in Germany who tried to cheat on their driving licence test reached a record in 2023, technical surveillance organisation TÜV reported on Monday. https://www.thelocal.de/20231016/germany-sees-record-number-of-cheating-cases-on-driving-licence-exams Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:19:30 +0200 germany-sees-record-number-of-cheating-cases-on-driving-licence-exams The EU Commission on Wednesday presented proposals for new EU driving licence rules which could make it easier for people from non-EU countries to swap their licences. https://www.thelocal.de/20230301/foreign-drivers-could-get-simpler-way-to-exchange-licence-under-eu-proposal Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:21:29 +0100 foreign-drivers-could-get-simpler-way-to-exchange-licence-under-eu-proposal One of the key bureaucratic hurdles of moving to Germany as a non-EU national is getting yourself out on the road with a valid licence. Here's what you need to know about the process. https://www.thelocal.de/20230210/how-to-get-a-german-drivers-licence-as-a-third-country-national Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:04:15 +0100 how-to-get-a-german-drivers-licence-as-a-third-country-national Getting your German driver’s licence depends largely on where your current foreign one is from. https://www.thelocal.de/20220222/explained-how-do-i-convert-my-foreign-drivers-licence-into-a-german-one Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:43:08 +0100 explained-how-do-i-convert-my-foreign-drivers-licence-into-a-german-one Brexit is forcing Britons living throughout the EU to exchange their UK licences for an EU one in their country of residence. But the rules they face in each country are quite different and many may need to take a new test. https://www.thelocal.de/20210428/how-do-rules-for-exchanging-uk-driving-licences-compare-for-brits-around-europe Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:43:05 +0200 how-do-rules-for-exchanging-uk-driving-licences-compare-for-brits-around-europe Now the Brexit transition period is over, many Brits in Germany are wondering if they can still use their UK licence or if they should change it - and what other rules apply. Here's the latest on the situation. https://www.thelocal.de/20210414/reader-question-do-i-need-to-swap-my-uk-licence-for-a-german-one-brexit Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:14:26 +0200 reader-question-do-i-need-to-swap-my-uk-licence-for-a-german-one-brexit With the Brexit transition period to end on January 31st, we look at the rules for British drivers - both residents and tourists - in Germany after the UK exits the EU. https://www.thelocal.de/20201207/what-are-the-rules-around-driving-in-germany-after-brexit Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:50:08 +0100 what-are-the-rules-around-driving-in-germany-after-brexit