Seasonal license plate: drive and park only during the season
Use your motorcycle, convertible or motorhome only a few months a year? For that there is the seasonal license plate: it saves on tax and insurance. The only important thing is to follow the rules outside the season.
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What you should do now
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1. Set the season
When registering, choose the period during which you use the vehicle.
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2. Use it during the season
Within the period you can drive and park normally.
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3. Store it correctly outside the season
During the remaining time, keep the vehicle on private ground, not in public space.
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4. Check the advantages
Tax and insurance apply only proportionally, which lowers the running costs.
Frequently asked questions
May I drive with a seasonal license plate outside the season?
No. The seasonal license plate is valid only for the registered period. Outside this time the vehicle may not drive on public roads, and it may not park there either. It must be kept on private ground. Anyone using it in public traffic space outside the season is driving without insurance cover and is committing an offense.
What does a seasonal license plate cost?
The advantage lies in the savings: vehicle tax and insurance premium apply only for the months of the registered season, not for the whole year. This lowers the running costs compared with year-round registration. The exact saving depends on the chosen period and on the vehicle.
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General information for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). In case of a high loss or uncertainty: contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.