Driving instructor system; application for recognition of course instructors of instruction courses for applicants for the traffic pedagogy seminar permit

Recognition as a course instructor of instruction courses for applicants for the traffic pedagogy seminar permit as part of the driving aptitude seminar is granted upon application.

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The driving aptitude seminar within the meaning of § 4a StVG can be attended voluntarily by holders of a driving license in order to improve their traffic behavior and thus bring about a deduction of points (driving aptitude assessment system). It consists of a traffic education and a traffic psychology component.

If a driving instructor wishes to carry out the traffic education part of the driving aptitude seminar, they require a traffic education seminar permit. In order to be granted the traffic pedagogy seminar permit, a driving instructor must, among other things, take part in an instruction course, which comprises a four-day basic traffic pedagogy course, a four-day program-specific course, a work shadowing session and independent implementation of the traffic pedagogy sub-measure.

The leaders of these courses must be recognized by the government of the Upper Palatinate.

Recognition as a course instructor for instruction courses (traffic education part of the driving aptitude seminar) is granted if the following requirements are met:

Submission of a training program that imparts the knowledge and skills required to carry out the traffic education part of the driving aptitude seminar,
Proof of suitable premises and appropriate equipment,
Proof of the following qualification:
- Seminar permit for traffic education according to § 46 FahrlG, seminar permit for advanced seminars according to § 45 FahrlG or seminar permit for advanced seminars according to § 31 FahrlG in the version valid until 30.04.2014 and at least three years of experience in conducting one of these seminars or
- Completion of a university degree with a focus on educational science and a diploma or equivalent degree (e.g. Master's degree), possession of a category BE driving license and at least three years of professional experience in adult education,
No more than two points on the driving aptitude register,
Participation in an introductory seminar of at least four days for instructors of instruction courses at an institution recognized by the competent authority according to state law and
no concerns about the applicant's reliability.

Applicant details

(if applicable, extract from the commercial register/register of associations, certificate of good conduct, extract from the central commercial register)
List of teachers and proof of their qualifications/suitability

(if applicable, professional curriculum vitae, driving instructor's license (with seminar permit), driver's license, studies, participation in the introductory seminar for course instructors, information from the driving suitability register)
Information on the teaching material / teaching aids
Information about the classrooms

(if applicable, plan/floor plan, pictures, information on equipment, rental agreement/transfer of use)
Training program

The application must be submitted to the Government of Upper Palatinate in writing or electronically (by e-mail). If the requirements are met, official recognition will be granted in the form of a decision.

The other governments and the district administrative authorities will receive a copy of the decision.