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CostasAthan: Added the speed limit for vehicles fitted with snow chains in the /* Speed Limits */ section.

2025-08-20T22:32:11Z

Added the speed limit for vehicles fitted with snow chains in the Speed Limits: section.

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CostasAthan: Revised the StVO citations to specify exact articles..

2025-08-20T22:23:43Z

Revised the StVO citations to specify exact articles..

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	== Speed Limits ==		== Speed Limits ==

	The general speed limits in Germany are presented in the table:<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__3.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''~~Article~~ I, § 3'', 2013</ref>		The general speed limits in Germany are presented in the table:<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__3.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''I. Allgemeine Verkehrsregeln, § 3 Geschwindigkeit'', 2013</ref>

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	== Documents ==		== Documents ==

	# Driver's license. EU/EEA citizens as well as citizens that carry a license that complies with the provisions of the [https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11 Convention on Road Traffic of 8 November 1968] (Annex 6) can use the license issued by their countries' authorities.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.bmvi.de/SharedDocs/EN/Articles/StV/Roadtraffic/validity-foreign-driving-licences-in-germany.html "Validity of foreign driving licences in the Federal Republic of Germany"], ''Your driving licence is valid if your stay in the Federal Republic of Germany is temporary.'', ~~2022~~.04.04</ref> For citizens of other countries International Driving Permits are recognized as well as official translations of the license.		# Driver's license. EU/EEA citizens as well as citizens that carry a license that complies with the provisions of the [https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11 Convention on Road Traffic of 8 November 1968] (Annex 6) can use the license issued by their countries' authorities.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.bmvi.de/SharedDocs/EN/Articles/StV/Roadtraffic/validity-foreign-driving-licences-in-germany.html "Validity of foreign driving licences in the Federal Republic of Germany"], ''Your driving licence is valid if your stay in the Federal Republic of Germany is temporary.'', 2024.10.22</ref> For citizens of other countries International Driving Permits are recognized as well as official translations of the license.
	# Registration certificate.		# Registration certificate.
	# Roadworthiness certificate.		# Roadworthiness certificate.
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	== Headlights ==		== Headlights ==

	Motorcyclists are obliged to drive with headlights on, all day long. If a motorcycle is not equipped with Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), then low beam lights have to be activated.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''~~Article~~ I, § 17, ~~Section~~ 2a'', 2013</ref>		Motorcyclists are obliged to drive with headlights on, all day long. If a motorcycle is not equipped with Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), then low beam lights have to be activated.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''I. Allgemeine Verkehrsregeln, § 17 Beleuchtung, (2a)'', 2013</ref>

	Head lights must be on during the dusk, during night driving or when visibility conditions require so.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''~~Article~~ I, § 17, ~~Section~~ 1'', 2013</ref> Low-beam lights should be used and driving with parking lights alone is prohibited. On roads with continuous and sufficient illumination, it is not permitted to drive with high beam lights turned on. When high beams are used, they must be dimmed in good time when another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction, is driving closely ahead, or when required to ensure road safety on or adjacent to the roadway.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''~~Article~~ I, § 17, ~~Section~~ 2'', 2013</ref>		Head lights must be on during the dusk, during night driving or when visibility conditions require so.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''I. Allgemeine Verkehrsregeln, § 17 Beleuchtung, (1)'', 2013</ref> Low-beam lights should be used and driving with parking lights alone is prohibited. On roads with continuous and sufficient illumination, it is not permitted to drive with high beam lights turned on. When high beams are used, they must be dimmed in good time when another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction, is driving closely ahead, or when required to ensure road safety on or adjacent to the roadway.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''I. Allgemeine Verkehrsregeln, § 17 Beleuchtung, (2)'', 2013</ref>

	If fog, snowfall, or rain significantly impair visibility, low beam headlights must be used even during the day. Fog lights may only be used in such weather. If there are two fog lamps, instead of low beam headlights, the additional use of parking lights is sufficient. On motorcycles without a sidecar, only the fog light needs to be used. Rear fog lights may only be used when the visibility due to fog is less than 50 meters.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''~~Article~~ I, § 17, ~~Section~~ 3'', 2013</ref>		If fog, snowfall, or rain significantly impair visibility, low beam headlights must be used even during the day. Fog lights may only be used in such weather. If there are two fog lamps, instead of low beam headlights, the additional use of parking lights is sufficient. On motorcycles without a sidecar, only the fog light needs to be used. Rear fog lights may only be used when the visibility due to fog is less than 50 meters.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''I. Allgemeine Verkehrsregeln, § 17 Beleuchtung, (3)'', 2013</ref>

	== Filling stations ==		== Filling stations ==

CostasAthan: Updated information on the /* Items required in cars or on motorcycles */ section.

2025-08-20T21:24:45Z

Updated information on the Items required in cars or on motorcycles: section.

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	# Certificate of Motor Insurance plus International Motor Insurance Card (Green Card).		# Certificate of Motor Insurance plus International Motor Insurance Card (Green Card).

	== Items required in cars or ~~with~~ motorcycles ==		== Items required in cars or on motorcycles ==

	# One ~~refelctive jacket~~, regardless the number of the passengers. The vest can be red, yellow or orange and must comply with EN ISO 20471:2013 ~~standard~~.		# '''One reflective vest''': The rule applies only to cars, motorcycles are exempt. Only one vest is required, regardless the number of the number of the passengers. The vest can be red, yellow or orange and must comply with DIN EN 471:2003+A1:2007 (March 2008) or EN ISO 20471:2013 standards.<ref name ="warning devices">Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvzo_2012/__53a.html "Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung (StVZO)"], ''B. Fahrzeuge, III. Bau- und Betriebsvorschriften, 2. Kraftfahrzeuge und ihre Anhänger, § 53a Warndreieck, Warnleuchte, Warnblinkanlage, Warnweste'', 2012</ref>
	# ~~Emergency~~ warning triangle ~~(Compulsory for~~ vehicles ~~registered in Germany~~, ~~including rental cars~~.)		# '''One reflective warning triangle''': This rule applies only to vehicles with at least one axle with more than one wheel. Motorcycles are again exempt. In case of fast moving traffic the triangle must be placed at an adequate distance from the immobilized vehicle, approximately 100 m away.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__15.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article I. Allgemeine Verkehrsregeln, § 15 Liegenbleiben von Fahrzeugen'', 2013</ref><ref name="warning devices"></ref>
	# First aid kit. (~~Compulsory for four~~-~~wheeled vehicles registered~~ in ~~Germany~~, ~~including of course rental cars.)~~		# '''One warning light''': For vehicles with a permissible weight >3.5 tons<ref name="warning devices"></ref> a warning light should be carried additionally to the warning triangle.
			# '''First aid kit''': One first aid kit that complies with the DIN 13 164 standard, edition January 1998 or edition January 2014, must be carried in motor vehicles with a maximum design speed exceeding 6 km/h. The obligation does not apply to motorcycles.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvzo_2012/__35h.html "Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung (StVZO)"], ''B. Fahrzeuge, III. Bau- und Betriebsvorschriften, 2. Kraftfahrzeuge und ihre Anhänger, § 35h Erste-Hilfe-Material in Kraftfahrzeugen'', 2012</ref>

	== Winter conditions ==		== Winter conditions ==

CostasAthan: Fixed the numbering of articles, paragraphs, and sections in the StVO references in the /* Headlights */ section.

2025-08-19T15:32:29Z

Fixed the numbering of articles, paragraphs, and sections in the StVO references in the Headlights: section.

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	== Headlights ==		== Headlights ==

	Motorcyclists are obliged to drive with headlights on, all day long. If a motorcycle is not equipped with Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), then low beam lights have to be activated.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article 17, § 2a'', 2013</ref>		Motorcyclists are obliged to drive with headlights on, all day long. If a motorcycle is not equipped with Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), then low beam lights have to be activated.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article I, § 17, Section 2a'', 2013</ref>

	Head lights must be on during the dusk, during night driving or when visibility conditions require so.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article 17, § 1'', 2013</ref> Low-beam lights should be used and driving with parking lights alone is prohibited. On roads with continuous and sufficient illumination, it is not permitted to drive with high beam lights turned on. When high beams are used, they must be dimmed in good time when another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction, is driving closely ahead, or when required to ensure road safety on or adjacent to the roadway.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article 17, § 2'', 2013</ref>		Head lights must be on during the dusk, during night driving or when visibility conditions require so.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article I, § 17, Section 1'', 2013</ref> Low-beam lights should be used and driving with parking lights alone is prohibited. On roads with continuous and sufficient illumination, it is not permitted to drive with high beam lights turned on. When high beams are used, they must be dimmed in good time when another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction, is driving closely ahead, or when required to ensure road safety on or adjacent to the roadway.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article I, § 17, Section 2'', 2013</ref>

	If fog, snowfall, or rain significantly impair visibility, low beam headlights must be used even during the day. Fog lights may only be used in such weather. If there are two fog lamps, instead of low beam headlights, the additional use of parking lights is sufficient. On motorcycles without a sidecar, only the fog light needs to be used. Rear fog lights may only be used when the visibility due to fog is less than 50 meters.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article 17, § 3'', 2013</ref>		If fog, snowfall, or rain significantly impair visibility, low beam headlights must be used even during the day. Fog lights may only be used in such weather. If there are two fog lamps, instead of low beam headlights, the additional use of parking lights is sufficient. On motorcycles without a sidecar, only the fog light needs to be used. Rear fog lights may only be used when the visibility due to fog is less than 50 meters.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article I, § 17, Section 3'', 2013</ref>

	== Filling stations ==		== Filling stations ==

CostasAthan: Changed the link to the StVO from a PDF version to an HTML version in the /* Speed Limits */ section.

2025-08-19T15:15:38Z

Changed the link to the StVO from a PDF version to an HTML version in the Speed Limits: section.

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	== Speed Limits ==		== Speed Limits ==

	The general speed limits in Germany are presented in the table:<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/~~StVO~~.~~pdf~~ "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article I, § 3'', 2013</ref>		The general speed limits in Germany are presented in the table:<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__3.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article I, § 3'', 2013</ref>

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CostasAthan: Updated the vehicle lighting rules in /* Headlights */ section, in order to present them in more detail.

2025-08-19T15:03:36Z

Updated the vehicle lighting rules in Headlights: section, in order to present them in more detail.

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	== Headlights ==		== Headlights ==

	Motorcyclists ~~should~~ drive with headlights on all day long.		Motorcyclists are obliged to drive with headlights on, all day long. If a motorcycle is not equipped with Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), then low beam lights have to be activated.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article 17, § 2a'', 2013</ref>
	Head lights must be on during night driving or ~~if the~~ visibility ~~is impaired due to weather~~ conditions. Low-beam should be used and driving in parking lights alone is prohibited.
			Head lights must be on during the dusk, during night driving or when visibility conditions require so.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article 17, § 1'', 2013</ref> Low-beam lights should be used and driving with parking lights alone is prohibited. On roads with continuous and sufficient illumination, it is not permitted to drive with high beam lights turned on. When high beams are used, they must be dimmed in good time when another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction, is driving closely ahead, or when required to ensure road safety on or adjacent to the roadway.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article 17, § 2'', 2013</ref>

			If fog, snowfall, or rain significantly impair visibility, low beam headlights must be used even during the day. Fog lights may only be used in such weather. If there are two fog lamps, instead of low beam headlights, the additional use of parking lights is sufficient. On motorcycles without a sidecar, only the fog light needs to be used. Rear fog lights may only be used when the visibility due to fog is less than 50 meters.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__17.html "Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)"], ''Article 17, § 3'', 2013</ref>

	== Filling stations ==		== Filling stations ==

CostasAthan: Added a missing "(" symbol in /* Environmental stickers */ section

2022-12-08T22:42:55Z

Added a missing "(" symbol in Environmental stickers: section

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	\| colspan="4" \| '''Petrol cars'''		\| colspan="4" \| '''Petrol cars'''
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	\| Pre-EURO-I without catalytic converter) \|\| Class 1 \|\| Before 1 Jan. 1993 \|\| None		\| Pre-EURO-I (without catalytic converter) \|\| Class 1 \|\| Before 1 Jan. 1993 \|\| None
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	\| EUR I and higher \|\| Class 4 \|\| From 1 Jan. 1993 \|\| Green		\| EUR I and higher \|\| Class 4 \|\| From 1 Jan. 1993 \|\| Green

CostasAthan: Edited information about the validity of foreign driving licenses in /* Documents */ section.

2022-08-22T13:14:27Z

Edited information about the validity of foreign driving licenses in Documents: section.

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	== Documents ==		== Documents ==

	# Driver's license. EU/EEA citizens can use the license issued by their countries' authorities. For citizens of other countries International Driving Permits are recognized as well as official translations of the license.		# Driver's license. EU/EEA citizens as well as citizens that carry a license that complies with the provisions of the [https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11 Convention on Road Traffic of 8 November 1968] (Annex 6) can use the license issued by their countries' authorities.<ref>Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and Federal Office of Justice, [https://www.bmvi.de/SharedDocs/EN/Articles/StV/Roadtraffic/validity-foreign-driving-licences-in-germany.html "Validity of foreign driving licences in the Federal Republic of Germany"], ''Your driving licence is valid if your stay in the Federal Republic of Germany is temporary.'', 2022.04.04</ref> For citizens of other countries International Driving Permits are recognized as well as official translations of the license.
	# Registration certificate.		# Registration certificate.
	# Roadworthiness certificate.		# Roadworthiness certificate.

CostasAthan: /* Added the article to "Countries with right hand traffic" category. */

2020-06-16T18:24:16Z

Added the article to "Countries with right hand traffic" category.

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	== References ==		== References ==

			[[Category:Countries with right hand traffic]]
	[[Category:European Union countries]]		[[Category:European Union countries]]
	[[Category:European Economic Area countries]]		[[Category:European Economic Area countries]]

CostasAthan at 16:51, 15 June 2020

2020-06-15T16:51:02Z

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	You can buy emission stickers at:		You can buy emission stickers at:
	# [https://www.tuvsud.com/de-de/branchen/mobilitaet-und-automotive/hauptuntersuchung/service-center-und-termin#/ TÜV SÜD Service centers] in Germany for 6 € including VAT or [https://www.tuvsud.com/de-de/branchen/mobilitaet-und-automotive/feinstaubplaketten/bestellung-feinstaubplakette-england/bestellung-england#iframe-a3511fe0-8baa-4e90-99c4-3e9816c2b93e order it online] for 5 € including VAT and shipping cost.		# [https://www.tuvsud.com/de-de/branchen/mobilitaet-und-automotive/hauptuntersuchung/service-center-und-termin#/ TÜV SÜD Service centers] in Germany for 6 € including VAT or [https://www.tuvsud.com/de-de/branchen/mobilitaet-und-automotive/feinstaubplaketten/bestellung-feinstaubplakette-england/bestellung-england#iframe-a3511fe0-8baa-4e90-99c4-3e9816c2b93e order it online] for 5 € including VAT and shipping cost.
	# [https://www.tuev-nord.de/de/privatkunden/tuev-stationen/ TÜV NORD stations] or [https://www.tuev-nord.de/en/private/traffic/car-motorcycle-caravan/emissions-sticker/order/ oder it online] for 17,50 for vehicles not registered in Germany including VAT and shipping cost.		# [https://www.tuev-nord.de/de/privatkunden/tuev-stationen/ TÜV NORD stations] or [https://www.tuev-nord.de/en/private/traffic/car-motorcycle-caravan/emissions-sticker/order/ oder it online] for 17,50 € for vehicles not registered in Germany including VAT and shipping cost.
	# [https://www.dekra.de/de/standorte/ DEKRA stations]		# [https://www.dekra.de/de/standorte/ DEKRA stations]
	# [https://www.atu.de/filialen/ A.T.U branches] for 6,99 € including VAT		# [https://www.atu.de/filialen/ A.T.U branches] for 6,99 € including VAT