Driving instructor system; application for recognition as a provider of introductory seminars for course instructors of instruction courses (for traffic pedagogy seminar permit)

The driving aptitude seminar within the meaning of Section 4a of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) consists of a traffic education and a traffic psychology component. Only driving instructors who have a traffic pedagogy seminar permit are authorized to conduct the traffic pedagogy component.

In order to obtain the traffic education seminar permit, a driving instructor must, among other things, take part in an instruction course.

The leaders of these instruction courses must in turn take part in an introductory seminar for course leaders of instruction courses for the traffic education seminar permit.

The organizers of these seminars must be recognized by the government of the Upper Palatinate.

• Details of the applicant

  (if applicable, excerpt from the commercial register/register of associations, other recognitions)

• List of teachers and evidence of their qualifications/suitability.

  (if applicable, professional curriculum vitae, driving instructor's licence (with seminar permit), driving licence, studies, participation in the introductory seminar for course instructors, information from the driving aptitude register)

• Information on the teaching material / teaching aids
• Information about the classrooms

  (if applicable, plan/floor plan, pictures, information on furnishings, rental agreement/transfer of use)

• Training program
• Further documents may be required in individual cases

  (e.g. certificate of good conduct, extract from the central trade register)

Recognition as a provider of introductory seminars for course leaders of instruction courses (driving aptitude seminar - partial traffic education measure) is granted if

• a training program developed on a scientific basis is submitted that meets the requirements of § 48 sentence 2 FahrlG,
• suitable instructors are available who are able to impart the required knowledge and skills,
• the necessary teaching materials and classrooms are available,
• there are no concerns about the applicant's reliability.

The application must be submitted to the Government of Upper Palatinate in writing or electronically (by email).

The Government of Upper Palatinate may make use of suitable persons or bodies for the scientific assessment of the training program.

If the requirements are met, official recognition will be granted in the form of a notice.

The other governments will receive a copy of the decision.

Fees: 102.00 to 358.00 EUR (depending on the administrative costs)

Expenses (e.g. for experts) are charged in accordance with the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt).