Road traffic; application for a special permit

Under certain conditions, the road traffic authorities can exempt road users from the general traffic regulations of the Road Traffic Regulations and the special traffic regulations of the signs and markings by granting a special permit.

Upon request, the road traffic authorities may grant exemptions from the general traffic regulations of the Road Traffic Regulations and from the prohibitions or restrictions imposed by signs or markings.

• Suggestion with presentation of the special urgent exceptional situation and its qualified interests

  Evidence for this depends on the individual case.

The road traffic authorities may only grant a special permit in particularly urgent exceptional situations in individual cases or generally for certain applicants (e.g. severely disabled persons with exceptional walking disabilities and blind persons, residents, craftsmen or persons working in social services) and only for a limited period of time.

They are required to meet strict requirements in terms of proving the special exceptional situation and urgency. The safety of traffic must not be impaired by the special permit. If necessary, the road traffic authority must ensure this by imposing additional requirements and conditions. If necessary, such requirements and conditions must also be imposed to prevent any loss of traffic flow.

The road traffic authority should carry out a consultation procedure for this purpose. The authorities concerned will be heard. As a citizen, however, you have no legal right to be granted such a special permit. However, you can demand that the road traffic authority exercises its discretion in accordance with its duties. The exceptional situation you claim must be weighed up by the road traffic authority against the public interests and the interests of third parties.

Information can be obtained from the road traffic authorities at the district offices, independent towns and municipalities.

The fee for the decision on an exemption is €10.20 to €767.00 per exemption and per vehicle/person. A reduced total fee may be charged for several vehicles/persons or similar cases. Different fee regulations apply to exemptions for oversized and heavy goods vehicles.

In addition, there may be costs for expenses incurred by the authorities.