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New driving license

If your driving license has been revoked by a court ruling or by the driving license office, you can apply for it again. This is possible if the period of suspension has expired. When you apply for a driver's license, you must prove that you are qualified and suitable to drive motor vehicles again.

The driving license is issued for an unlimited period for the majority of categories.

For the following categories, the license is issued for a limited period:

  • C
  • C1
  • CE
  • C1E
  • D
  • D1
  • DE
  • D1E

  • after the driving license has been revoked by a court or an authority, a new driving license can be applied for after the expiry of any suspension period that may have been set
  • the driving license is issued for an unlimited period for the majority of categories
  • For the following categories, the license is issued for a limited period:
    • C
    • C1
    • CE
    • C1E
    • D
    • D1
    • DE
    • D1E

  • Valid identity card or passport, with current registration certificate if applicable
  • Current biometric photo, size 45x35 millimeters, portrait format, frontal view
  • Eye test certificate, not older than 2 years
  • Proof of participation in a first aid training course with 9 units

For applications for driving license categories C, C1, CE, C1E, D, D1, DE or D1E additionally:

  • Medical certificate
    • If a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is required, this is not necessary.
  • Ophthalmologic examination

For the application for driving license categories D, D1, DE, D1E additionally:

  • Examination of special requirements
  • Certificate of good conduct for authorities

You can apply for a new driver's license at the earliest 6 months before the expiry of the ban period.

  • Only the driving license categories specified in the Driving License Ordinance can be reissued. If necessary, the classes of the revoked license will be changed.
  • The new license can only be issued for the scope of authorization that you had before it was revoked.
  • In individual cases, it may be necessary for you to take the driving test again.

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.