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Experts and inspectors for motor vehicle traffic; application for an exemption for applicants

The government of Lower Bavaria is responsible for issuing exemptions for applicants for recognition as a motor vehicle traffic expert or motor vehicle traffic inspector.

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Regierung von Niederbayern - Sachgebiet 23 – Schienen- und Straßenverkehr

Procedure details

Exemptions may be granted from the requirement of practical work as an engineer and a university, college, technical college or engineering school degree (Section 2 (1) No. 4 and (2) of the Motor Vehicle Experts Act (KfSachvG)) as well as from the completion of six months of training at a technical testing center (Section 2 (1) No. 5 KfSachvG).

For the granting of an exception with regard to a different degree program, a positive ABIS assessment must be submitted with the application (ABIS = Application for the Assessment of Engineering Degrees).

For the granting of an exception with regard to practical work or the shortening of the six-month training period, the application must be accompanied by a detailed justification of the reason for the exception, a certificate of employment/certificate of service or other suitable documents to justify a shortening of the periods.

This is a case-by-case assessment.

  • Training certificates
  • Work/service reference
  • Justification of the request for exemption

The application for an exemption permit is submitted to the Government of Lower Bavaria by the Technical Inspection Authority.

per exceptional reason: EUR 150.00

Status: 07.05.2025
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