By Car
Please find an overview of things to keep in mind if you'd like to drive in Tuebingen below.
Driver's License |
A driver's license from your home country is generally valid in Germany, but in some cases must be converted into a German license and/or translated
International Driving Permit (IDP) The International Driving Permit is issued by the driver's license bureau in your country of residence and is valid for up to 3 years, but expires as soon as your regular driver's license does. More information about foreign driver's licenses and the so called "list states" can be found on the website of the District Office ("Landratsamt"), which also handles the applications for the conversion of foreign driver's licenses Please note: If you have a driver's license for cars, it does not automatically allow you to drive a motorcycle in Germany. If you want to be able to drive a motorcycle you will also need a special motorcycle-class license. Check here for an overview of the different license classes in Germany. Please contact your personal support whenever you have further questions concerning your driver’s license. |
Car Rental and Car Sharing |
There are several car rental companies in Tuebingen. Car rental companies in Tuebingen There are also some car sharing providers. The fee is usually calculated based on how many hours/days you rented the car as well as kilometers driven. In order to use their cars, you must become a member of the car sharing association and pay a small yearly membership fee. |
Bringing Your Own Car |
Registering your car: If you will be staying in Germany for more than one year, you must register your car. In Tuebingen, you can do this at the District Office. The following documents are necessary for the process of registering your car at the District Office (Wilhelm-Keil-Str. 50, 72072 Tuebingen):
The registration fee is about 28 - 54 EUR. Taxes and insurance: If you stay in Germany for more than one year, you will need to pay car tax (KFZ-Steuer). The amount depends on the kind of car you drive. When registering your car, you can fill in a direct debit authorization form for collecting the tax. You must also have valid car insurance. There are different types of insurance: There is full comprehensive (Vollkasko; covering damage to your own car as well as other cars or a person or object). This gives a good coverage, but can be quite pricy. Another option is partial coverage (Teilkasko; covering fire, theft, damage to windshield, damage due to strong weather or animals etc.). While the basic fee is cheaper than Vollkasko, Teilkasko usually comes with deductibles. Mandatory car inspection (Hauptuntersuchung, ASU): Another requirement for driving your own car in Germany is passing the mandatory car inspection every other year. Environmental badge (Umweltplakette): In order to ensure good air quality, Tuebingen is a so-called environmental zone. This means that if you want to drive in Tuebingen, your car will need an environmental badge certifying that your car is sufficiently environmentally friendly. There are several ways of getting an environmental badge:
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