Challenge the requirement to keep a logbook
An appeal or lawsuit against a requirement to keep a logbook imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles following an unresolved traffic violation.
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Damit wir Challenge the requirement to keep a logbook mit dem zuständigen Straßenverkehrsbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
ca. 30–50 € Behörde
How to proceed
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Take the hearing in the administrative fine proceedings seriously
Active cooperation in the driver identification process can help avoid this requirement.
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Objection to the requirement to keep a logbook
With the Department of Motor Vehicles; if necessary, file a lawsuit in administrative court.
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Maintaining the logbook once the decision becomes final
For the specified duration; fines will be imposed for violations.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owners who have been ordered to keep a logbook following a traffic violation where the driver could not be identified.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 30.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Failure to cooperate in the identification of the driver during the fine proceedings, thereby triggering the condition
- •Unterlagen nicht vollständig – vor Abgabe Checkliste prüfen
Common reasons for rejection
- •Halter did not cooperate sufficiently in the investigation of the violation
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Fahrtenbuchauflage anfechten?▼
In der Regel ca. 30 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt
- Data quality
- 100 %