Applying for an exemption for vehicles and vehicle combinations in accordance with § 70 StVZO

Exemption permits in accordance with § 70 StVZO are required for motor vehicles and their combinations that deviate from the regulations of the StVZO in terms of their dimensions (length, height, width), weights (axle loads, total masses), equipment or in any other way.

Vehicles or vehicle combinations that do not comply with the construction and operating regulations of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) require a special permit to participate in public road traffic.

As a general rule, exemptions may only be approved if all reasonable possibilities for complying with the provisions of the StVZO and the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV) have been fully exhausted.
Exemptions can be granted for a limited period and locally.

As a rule, exemptions are processed on a case-by-case basis. This means that each permit is only valid for a specific vehicle with a permanently registered vehicle identification number (VIN).

The exemption permits must be documented by the vehicle driver, carried along when driving and handed over to the responsible persons for inspection on request.

The regional councils are responsible if the licensing authorities of the districts and independent cities are not responsible.

• Details of the owner
• For new applications, an expert opinion (not older than 18 months) for obtaining an exemption permit from an officially recognized expert for motor vehicle traffic or a technical service recognized for testing complete vehicles of the respective vehicle class
• To extend an existing exemption permit: Copy of the old exemption permit, an expert opinion may have to be submitted subsequently
• To supplement or amend an existing exemption permit: Supplementary report not older than 18 months (If towing vehicles or trailers other than those listed in the exemption permit, stating the vehicle identification number, are to be used in vehicle combinations such as trains or articulated vehicles, a supplement to the exemption permit is required)
• To transfer an existing exemption permit: Existing exemption permit with the corresponding expert opinion and the registration certificates
• Registration certificate or operating license of the vehicle combination
• Old exemption permit, if applicable
• Insurance certificate, if applicable
• Authorization if the application is made on behalf of a third party

As a general rule, exemptions may only be approved if all reasonable options for complying with the provisions of the StVZO and the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV) have been fully exhausted.

• Objection
• Action before the administrative court

The administrative decision provides information about the possible legal remedy.

• You can apply for the exemption in writing or online.
• Before you can apply for an exemption for a vehicle, you need an expert opinion from an officially recognized expert for motor vehicle traffic or a technical service recognized for testing complete vehicles of the respective vehicle class.
• The expert opinion must state the necessary exemptions from the StVZO, the suitability of the vehicle or vehicle combination and the requirements and conditions deemed necessary in the interests of road safety. The expert must describe the exemptions in detail and justify their necessity.
• You can then apply for the exemption.
• The competent authority will examine your application and, if the examination is positive, will grant you the exemption.

The vehicle or vehicle combination may only be driven after a special permit has been issued.

The processing time depends on the completeness of the application with the enclosed necessary documents and the scope of processing.

The amount of the fee is based on the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt). A framework fee is set there for each decision on an exemption from a provision of the StVZO for each exemption and per vehicle/owner. If there are several vehicles of the same design when the application is submitted, a reduced fee can be set. The exact amount of the fee depends on the processing effort and economic advantage for the applicant in each individual case; the fee is set at the discretion of the authority. The amount of the fee also depends, among other things, on the period of validity. When submitting your application, you must therefore state the desired period of validity.: Fee from 10,20 EUR to 511,00 EUR (Information on cost composition can be found here)

There are no indications or special features.