What is the penalty for driving without a license in Germany?


What is the penalty for driving without a license in Germany? Should a person commit serious enough offences and collect enough penalty points, they can face sanctions, including having their vehicle confiscated and being put off the road until they pass an MPU (medical-psychological examination) to allow them to once again apply for a driving licence.


Can I drive in Germany as a tourist?

Germany accepts driving licenses from all foreign countries for six months of residence or for 12 months if the visit is temporary. Drivers are required to obtain a valid German after that time. Licenses from EU member states are accepted.


What is the speed limit of the autobahn?

On 70% of the autobahn, there is no speed limit and drivers can go as fast as they want (McCarthy 2019); the average travel speed of automobiles on unrestricted autobahns is 141.8 km/h (88 mph) (Scholz, Schmallowsky, & Wauer 2007), which is much faster than most speed limits in other countries.