Landesbetrieb Verkehr

Exemption, exemption from the obligation to wear seat belts

In order to protect road users, the legislature has stipulated that seat belts must be worn while driving.

However, there is the possibility of being exempted from this obligation upon request.

Important notes

Prerequisites

An exemption from the obligation to wear seat belts is possible if it is not possible to use seat belts for health reasons.

Documents required

informal signed application with justification
Medical certificate in which the doctor certifies that the applicant is not allowed to wear the seat belt due to his health condition and must be released
Presentation of the identity card

Deadlines

The exemption is revocable and granted for a limited period of one year.

Procedure & Fees

Fees

The fee is 17.30 euros.

Legal notes

Legal basis

§ 21a Road Traffic Regulations (StVO)

Downloads & Links

Links on hamburg.de

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Address and contact information

Address

Landesbetrieb Verkehr
Ausschläger Weg 100 20537 Hamburg

Opening hours

Mon+Wed 7am-2pm, Tue+Thurs 7am-4pm, Fri 7am-12pm, no appointment booking necessary

Facility info

	Accessible
	Photo booth

Please use the entrance at Süderstraße 142. Sign embossers can be found on site. QR codes for appointment confirmations can be scanned as long as the display of your mobile device is not cracked or otherwise damaged.

Public transport

Buses 25/112/120/122/124/154/160/224 deviator path (LBV)

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