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Q: You have just passed this sign. What speed limit applies from here on unless otherwise posted?

50 km/h. The standard speed limit in German built-up areas is 50 km/h (§3 StVO), unless otherwise posted. The yellow town sign (Zeichen 310) marks where the built-up area — and with it the 50 km/h limit — begins. Many residential streets have 30 km/h zones, but the default is 50.

Q: What is the recommended advisory speed (Richtgeschwindigkeit) on German Autobahns without a posted speed limit?

130 km/h. Germany's Autobahn advisory speed is 130 km/h. This is not a legal limit but a recommendation — exceeding it can affect liability in an accident.

Q: You are approaching this junction, where there are no priority signs or traffic lights. Who has the right of way?

The vehicle approaching from the right. The "rechts vor links" rule (§8 StVO) means that at unmarked intersections, vehicles coming from the right always have priority. This is one of the most fundamental traffic rules in Germany.

Q: What is the maximum speed for all vehicles in a cycle zone (Fahrradzone) marked by this sign?

30 km/h. Zeichen 244.3 marks the start of a cycle zone (Fahrradzone, introduced by the 2020 StVO amendment). All vehicles are limited to 30 km/h. Only bicycles and e-scooters (Elektrokleinstfahrzeuge) are allowed unless a supplementary sign permits other traffic, and cyclists must not be endangered or obstructed.

Q: What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for experienced drivers in Germany?

0.5‰ (0.05%). The legal BAC limit for experienced drivers in Germany is 0.5‰ (§24a StVG). However, impairment-related offenses can be charged at 0.3‰ if driving is visibly affected.

Q: What is the BAC (blood alcohol) limit in Germany?

General limit: 0.5 promille (0.05% BAC). Novice drivers (during 2-year Probezeit) and everyone under 21: absolute 0.0. Commercial drivers: 0.0. The criminal threshold is 1.1 promille, which triggers automatic licence revocation and typically requires an MPU (Medizinisch-Psychologische Untersuchung) before reinstatement.

Q: What is the Probezeit (probationary period)?

All new licence holders enter a 2-year Probezeit with strict rules: absolute 0.0 BAC, and violations are classified as A (serious) or B (minor). One A-violation or two B-violations trigger: extension of Probezeit to 4 years, mandatory Aufbauseminar (€250–500), and a written warning. A second A-violation during the extended period can lead to licence revocation and MPU requirement.

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Source: TÜV/DEKRA · Last updated: 2026-03-15

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Speed Limits

Urban (Innerorts) — Tempo-30 zones: 30 km/h

Rural (Landstraße) — Single carriageway

Autobahn (unrestricted) — 130 km/h advisory (Richtgeschwindigkeit)

Autobahn (posted) — Typically 80–130 km/h

Tempo-30 Zone — Residential areas, near schools

Road Hazards

Extreme speed differences between slow trucks and fast cars — closing speed can exceed 200 km/h

Sudden ice formation on roads in winter, especially bridges and overpasses

Particularly dangerous in river valleys and the North German Plain, causes motorway pile-ups

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How much does a driving licence cost in Germany?

The total cost for a Class B (car) licence is typically €2,000–€3,500, with the ADAC reporting an average of ~€2,800. This includes: Fahrschule registration €100–200, theory lessons + materials €200–400, driving lessons at €45–70 per 45 minutes, 12 mandatory special drives €540–840, theory test €22.49, practical test €116.93, first aid course €25–50, eye test €7, photos €10, and licence application €40–50. Costs vary significantly by region.

What is the German theory test format?

The Theorieprüfung for Class B has 30 multiple-choice questions (20 basic + 10 class-specific) to be completed in 45 minutes. Each question carries 2–5 error points. You must score no more than 10 error points to pass. Important: two 5-point questions wrong = automatic fail even under 10 total points. The test costs €22.49 and is administered by TÜV or DEKRA. Available in 12 languages.

Is there really no speed limit on the Autobahn?

Only about 60% of the Autobahn network is unrestricted. The remaining 40% has mandatory posted limits (typically 80–130 km/h). On unrestricted sections, the advisory speed (Richtgeschwindigkeit) is 130 km/h. Driving faster is legal but increases your liability share in any accident, even if you were not at fault.

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