lorry driving license from a non-EU country

Member since 05 February 2023

Wensheng ZhengMember28 September 2023 19:36:50

If I have a lorry driving license from a non-EU country, am I allowed to drive lorry/truck in first 6 months in Germany?

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany - Singapore Expert29 September 2023 07:18:01

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If your foreign driving license is recognised in Germany, then you can privately use it here during the first six months.

(But NOT for commercial truck driving - that requires separate licenses!)

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