Procedure descriptions
Apply for a moped test certificate
You are allowed to ride a moped on public roads if you have a "moped test certificate". You will receive this if you
- have successfully completed theoretical and practical moped training and
- have passed the theoretical moped test.
Note: You must always have the moped test certificate or a driving licence replacing it with you when driving.
Responsible department
- for moped training: the driving school
- for the test and issuing the test certificate: TÜV SÜD Auto Service GmbH
Details
Prerequisite
To ride a moped, you must
- be at least 15 years old,
- be at least 16 years old if you are travelling with a child under the age of seven,
- complete a theoretical and practical moped training course,
- pass a theory test and
- obtain a moped test certificate.
Exception: If you are in possession of a valid domestic or foreign driving licence (regardless of category), you do not need a moped test certificate. Anyone who turned 15 before 1 April 1980 does not need a driving licence or moped test certificate to ride a moped.
Procedure
- After completing the theoretical and practical moped training at your driving school, you will receive a training certificate there.
- Present the training certificate to TÜV SÜD Auto Service GmbH. You must take the theoretical moped test there.
- If you pass, you will receive your moped test certificate immediately.
Deadlines
none
Required documents
Training certificate from a driving school
Costs
depending on the driving school for the test: EUR 70.00 - EUR 90.00
Processing time
Once you have passed the test, the competent body will issue your moped test certificate immediately.
Miscellaneous
none
Legal basis
Fahrerlaubnisverordnung (FeV):
- § 5 Sonderbestimmungen für das Führen von Mofas
- § 10 Absätze 3 und 4 Mindestalter zum Führen von Mofas
Release note
machine generated, based on the German release by: Verkehrsministerium Baden-Württemberg, 13.11.2024