Extension of driving license
Driving licenses for certain classes are time-limited and must be renewed.
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Driving Licence Classes C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, and DE
Driving licences for classes C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, and DE are generally issued for a limited period of five years.
The expiration date of the driving licence is indicated on the EU driving licence card. If the licence is not renewed in time, the authorization to drive trucks or buses expires upon the end of its validity.
To ensure seamless renewal, it is recommended to submit the renewal application at least three months before the licence expires.
Driving Licence Class 2
From 01.01.1999, driving licence class 2 must be renewed upon reaching the age of 50 if it is to remain valid.
The renewal of driving licence class 2 must be applied for at the Road Traffic Office in Gummersbach.
Driving Licence Class 3 over 12 t
For holders of driving licence class 3 who are 50 years or older and wish to drive a truck trailer under the old regulations, the following requirements must be met, similar to holders of driving licence class 2.
The renewal of driving licence class 3/C1 (new) over 12 t must be applied for at the Road Traffic Office in Gummersbach.
Renewal of class 3 is only required if trucks with trailers from 12 to 18.5 t are to be driven starting from the age of 50.
The following documents are required for the extension of driving license classes C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, and DE :
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valid official ID document
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current biometric passport photo
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current driving license
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medical certificate according to Annex 5 and 6 of the Driving License Regulation
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for the D-classes: Certificate of Conduct according to Document Type O (apply directly at the city/municipal administration for submission to the authority; valid for a maximum of 3 months)
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for the classes D1 and D: if necessary, functional and performance test
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Proof of further training according to the Professional Driver Qualification Act
The decision regarding suitability or unsuitability for the respective driver's license classes and any necessary further measures (e.g., medical assessments) lies with the driver's license authorities. As part of the medical examination according to Annex 5 FeV, the doctor is required to report the medical findings from the screening examination conducted by them to the authority.
A certificate according to Annex 5 FeV is valid for 1 year, while a certificate according to Annex 6 FeV is valid for 2 years.
The medical examination according to Annex 5 FeV can be conducted by occupational or company doctors, doctors of an assessment center for driving aptitude, health department doctors or other authorities, as well as general practitioners (general medicine/internal medicine).
The function and performance test according to Annex 5 No. 2 FeV can be conducted by occupational or company doctors as well as by an officially recognized assessment center for driving aptitude.
The examination of visual ability according to Annex 6 FeV can be conducted by ophthalmologists, occupational or company doctors, doctors of an assessment center, as well as the health department or other authorities.
Notes from the Health Department of the Oberberg District:
The aforementioned examinations are conducted at the Health Department of the Oberberg District every 2nd Wednesday morning between 09:00 AM and 1:00 PM exclusively by prior phone appointment at 02261 88-5305.
If there are health restrictions, the Health Department advises that relevant medical documents should be brought to the examination. Usually, a rapid urine test is conducted, but no blood test is performed.
Regarding the examination of visual ability, the Health Department advises that an optimally adjusted visual aid (glasses or contact lenses) should be available. It should be noted that corrective lenses with more than +8.0 diopters (spherical equivalent) are not permitted. Intraocular lenses or contact lenses, however, are allowed.
If the requirements for vision with or without visual aids are not met, a paid re-assessment by an ophthalmological examination center is usually required!