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The driving aptitude register stores legally binding decisions on traffic violations that have been awarded points and certain driving license measures. When certain levels of points are reached, the driving license authority must take measures.
The traffic offenses and misdemeanors entered in the driving aptitude register (FAER) at the Federal Motor Transport Authority in Flensburg are assessed with 1 to 3 points depending on their severity. In terms of content, the driving aptitude assessment system is intended to
Based on information from the Federal Motor Transport Authority about the entries in the FAER, the driving license authority must take certain measures:
1ststage:
Anyone who reaches 4 to 5 points receives a warning and information about the driving aptitude assessment system. If a driving aptitude seminar is now attended voluntarily, 1 point can be reduced as a result. A corresponding reduction in points through voluntary participation in a driving aptitude seminar is only possible once every five years, and can also take place with a points score of 1 to 3. The certificate of attendance must be submitted to the driving license authority within two weeks of completing the seminar.
2ndstage:
If you have 6 to 7 points, you will receive a warning. A driving aptitude seminar can also be attended voluntarily at this stage, but without the possibility of reducing points.
3rd stage:
If you reach 8 points or more, your driving license will be revoked.
Im FAER werden Informationen über Verkehrsteilnehmer, die im Straßenverkehr auffällig geworden sind, gespeichert, soweit die begangene Zuwiderhandlung nach dem Fahreignungs-Bewertungssystem mit Punkten zu bewerten ist.
If you violate regulations with your vehicle, you may receive points that are entered in the driving aptitude register. If you have a certain number of points, your driving license will be revoked. You have the option of checking your current points status.
When a driver's license is acquired for the first time, it is issued on probation - with the exception of categories AM, L and T. During the probationary period, novice drivers are subject to special rules designed to counteract the high risk of accidents.