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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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Processing: approx. 1 monthsSuccess rate: 30.0 %
Last reviewed: August 02, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    In person or by post at the office

  4. 4

    Costs

    ca. 30–50 € Behörde

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Take the hearing in the administrative fine proceedings seriously

    Active cooperation in the driver identification process can help avoid this requirement.

  2. 2

    Objection to the requirement to keep a logbook

    With the Department of Motor Vehicles; if necessary, file a lawsuit in administrative court.

  3. 3

    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 %

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