#BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 30First Act Amending the Professional Driver Qualification Act and Other Road Traffic Regulations
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This German federal law, published on 5 February 2026, amends the Berufskraftfahrerqualifikationsgesetz (BKrFQG) which governs the initial qualification and periodic training of professional drivers of trucks and buses. It also introduces targeted changes to several other road traffic regulations. The amendments primarily aim to update training requirements, adapt to technological developments in vehicles, and align German law with evolving EU Directive 2003/59/EC on driver training. The law was drafted under the lead of the Federal Ministry of Transport and is part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and professional standards in commercial transport.
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Key Changes
- Updates initial qualification and periodic training curricula for professional drivers of goods and passenger vehicles
- Incorporates requirements for new vehicle technologies such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and digital tachographs
- Modifies the structure and duration of compulsory periodic training courses
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