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