Applying for an extension of the driving license to category T
Service description
You can extend your driving license to include the independent driving license category T.
With a category T driving license, colloquially known as a "large tractor driving license", you can drive the following vehicles with trailers:
- Tractors intended and used for agricultural or forestry purposes with a maximum design speed of 60 km/h (from 16 to 18 years: 40 km/h)
- self-propelled machinery and feed mixers intended and used for these purposes with a maximum design speed of 40 km/h
The driving license category T is issued for an unlimited period.
Driving license category T is a national category. It is only valid to a limited extent in other countries.
Responsible body
Your local driving license authority at the city or district administration.
Prerequisites
- You must have your normal place of residence in the Federal Republic of Germany.
- You must be at least 16 years old.
What documents are required?
- Valid identity card or passport (with current registration certificate if applicable)
- Application for extension of driving license
- a biometric photo in accordance with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance (size 45x35 mm)
- Eye test certificate (not older than 2 years)
- Proof of first aid training (if not already provided to the driving license authority)
- valid driver's license
- If applicable, a copy of the file card from the last issuing authority (if authority is different)
- Details of the driving school
What fees apply?
The fee is based on the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt). If the driver's license is sent directly to your home address, an additional shipping fee will be charged.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
Your application to extend your driving license will expire if you have not passed the theory test within 12 months of receiving the test order or the practical test within 12 months of passing the theory test.
Legal basis
- § Section 21 Ordinance on the Admission of Persons to Road Traffic (Driving License Ordinance - FeV)
- § 25 Ordinance on the admission of persons to road traffic (Driving License Ordinance - FeV)
- § Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act (StVG)
- § 6 Ordinance on the admission of persons to road traffic (Driving License Ordinance - FeV)
- § 10 Ordinance on the admission of persons to road traffic (Driving License Ordinance - FeV)
Further information
Short text
- With a category T driving license, applicants can drive forestry and agricultural tractors
- with a maximum construction speed of 60 km/h and
- drive self-propelled machinery or feed mixers with a maximum design speed of 40 km/h (also with trailers)
- Existing driving license is extended
- Application to the driving license authority
- With a category T driving license, applicants can drive forestry and agricultural tractors
Typing
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