Driver card
The driver card is issued in North Rhine-Westphalia by the driving license offices of the districts or independent cities.
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The driver card stores data regarding the identity of the driver, who will operate trucks over 3.5 tons permissible total weight in the future, provided these are equipped with a digital tachograph. It is used to store driving and rest times according to EU social regulations. The driver card can be used in all digital tachographs and is valid for five years.
Renewal of the driver card
The validity of the driver card is five years. Subsequently, a renewal is required. The application for renewal can be submitted no earlier than six months before the expiration of validity.
Replacement in case of theft, loss, damage, or defect
In the event of theft, loss, damage, or defect, a new driver card must be applied for promptly through a personal visit to the road traffic office in Gummersbach.
In case of loss, the cardholder must submit a sworn statement about the loss and the circumstances of the loss. Theft should also be reported to the police.
The collection of the driver card can be carried out by an authorized person. A corresponding authorization is required for this.
- valid official identification document
- current biometric passport photo
- EU driving license card as proof of a valid driving license or other driving license from an EU member state or an EEA member state that entitles the holder to drive vehicles subject to driving and rest time regulations under Regulation (EEC) No. 3820/85
- if applicable, damaged/defective or old driver card
Online services
Downloads
Authorization for pickup
§ 4 Abs 1 S. 2 und 3 FPersV
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§ 5 FPersV
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Hinweise zu Sozialvorschriften (1.1)
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