Driving instructor system; application for recognition as a provider of instruction courses for applicants for the advanced training seminar license

If the holder of a driving license has been convicted of a criminal offence or misdemeanour committed during the probationary period and a final decision has been issued against them which is to be entered in the driving aptitude register, the driving license authority must order participation in an advanced training seminar if a serious or less serious offence has been committed. If a driving instructor wishes to conduct these advanced seminars, he or she requires a seminar permit for advanced seminars. In order to be granted a seminar permit for an advanced seminar, a driving instructor must, among other things, take part in an instruction course comprising a four-day basic course and a four-day program-specific course.

The providers of these courses must be recognized by the responsible government.

• Details of the applicant

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

• 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)

• Course schedule
• 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 instruction courses (advanced seminar) is granted if

• an appropriate course plan is submitted which complies with the legal requirements of § 13 of the Implementing Ordinance to the Driving Instructors Act (DV-FahrlG) in conjunction with § Section 35 of the Driving License Ordinance (FeV),
• suitable instructors are available who are able to impart the required knowledge and skills,
• the necessary teaching materials and suitable premises are available,
• there are no concerns about the applicant's reliability.

The application must be submitted to the local government in writing or electronically (by e-mail). If the requirements are met, official recognition will be granted in the form of a decision.

The other governments and the district administrative authorities 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.