Driving Without a Driving License

Criminal offense without a valid driving license.

Driving a motor vehicle without the required driving license is a criminal offense. This must be distinguished from merely forgetting the physical license document while holding a valid driving license, which only results in a small warning fine.

The relevant statutes

§ 21 StVG

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Related terms

Withdrawal of the Driver's License
Medical-Psychological Assessment

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