Driving License Reciprocity for Non-EU Expats in Germany

by | Oct 8, 2019

The License Procedure Depends on How Long You’re Staying in Germany and Where Your Current License Comes From Canada/USA: If you are a citizen of Canada or the United States, see this page: North American German License Reciprocity By Elisa Stella of ELP-Expat:...

Snow Tires and Winter Driving in Germany

by | Aug 1, 2013

Germany’s “O bis O” Rule • Winterreifen and the Alpine Tire Mark Germany always had requirements for winter tires during the ice and snow season, but in 2015, those requirements turned into a much more specific federal law for all of Germany. And...

Driving in Germany: Green Zones

by | Feb 22, 2013

No Sticker, No Entry! A 2006 anti-air-pollution law began a process that now requires drivers in Germany to have a special environmental sticker or badge (UK; Umweltplakette in German) on their car in order to enter the “green zone” of most German cities....

Driving in Germany: Rental Car Tips

by | Feb 22, 2013

Driving Tips for Germany: Auto Rental or Leasing Renting and Driving a Car in Europe In order to rent or lease a car in Europe, non-Europeans need a valid driver’s license from their home state or province. Although the legal driving age is 18, drivers usually...