INFORMATION ON DRIVING LICENSES IN LUXEMBOURG: INFORMATION ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR A LUXEMBOURG DRIVING LICENSE AND ON REGISTRATION FOR THE DRIVING EXAMINATION\u2026
\nDrivers in Luxembourg must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license (permis de conduire). Vehicles in categories AM and A1 may be driven from the age of 16 with a valid driver's license. The driver's license must be carried on all journeys and presented to an officer upon request. Copies are not accepted. Driver's licenses in Luxembourg are issued and administered by the Service des Permis de Conduire (SNCA).<\/p>\n
Service of Permis de Conduire (SNCA).
\nAddress: 11, rue de Luxembourg, L-5230 Sandweiler
\nPhone: +1 35 72 14 -1
\nThere are several main classes of driving licenses (which are further divided into subclasses):<\/p>\n
Class AM: Mopeds with a maximum design speed of up to 45 km\/h
\nClass A1: Light motorcycles and mopeds with a power of up to 15 kW
\nClass A2: Motorcycles with a power of up to 35 kW
\nCategory A: All motorcycles
\nCategory B: Passenger cars
\nCategory BE: Cars with trailers or caravans under 3,500 kg total weight
\nCategory C: Trucks and commercial vehicles
\nClass DF: buses and tractors
\nTo obtain one of these licenses, a driver must pass two tests:<\/p>\n
a theory test
\na driving test
\nYou can only start driving practice after successfully completing the theory test.<\/p>\n
APPLYING FOR A LUXEMBOURG DRIVING LICENSE
\nAll driver training and preparation must be completed at a registered driving school. The application for a driver's license (demande en obtention d'un permis de conduire or application for a driver's license) for each driver's license class is submitted upon registration to the driving school, which then sends the signed application to the SNCT.<\/p>\n
The following documents are required for the application:<\/p>\n
Medical certificate from a licensed physician (maximum three months old)
\npassport photo
\nRegistration certificate (certificat de r\u00e9sidence) (maximum one month old) from the municipality
\nCopy of the affidavit (extrait de casier judiciaire) from the police or the country of origin if the residence in Luxembourg is less than five years
\nRevenue stamp (Timbre de Chancellerie)
\nRegistration fee for driving school
\nTo apply for a category AM or A1 driving license for a moped or light motorcycle, the driver must be at least 16 years old. To apply for a category B car driving license, the driver must be at least 18 years old. Application forms must be signed by a parent or guardian if the applicant is under 18.<\/p>\n
THEORY AND PRACTICAL EXAMS
\nBoth the theory and practical exams can be taken in English.<\/p>\n
The theory course consists of at least 12 one-hour lessons at the driving school (this can be reduced under certain circumstances). The applicant learns the Luxembourg Code de la Route (Road Traffic Code). The driving school provides the materials and exams, but sample exams are also available online.<\/p>\n
Route Code (in French)
\nHow to prepare for the theory test
\nPRACTICAL EXAM
\nAfter passing the theory test, practical training begins. This consists of at least 16 driving lessons with a driving instructor, followed by a one-hour practical test (in the presence of the driving instructor).<\/p>\n
Class B learner drivers aged 17 and over are allowed to practice driving if accompanied by a family member or friend who has held a Class B driving licence for over six years and has not been penalised.<\/p>\n
All information about accompanied driving (Conduite accompagn\u00e9e) (in French)
\nAfter successfully completing the practical test, the driver's license is issued, and the new driver receives their license. This is a probationary license, valid for two years. Restrictions apply to novice drivers, and the blood alcohol limit is lower.<\/p>\n
During the probationary period, a novice driver must complete a mandatory driver training course at the Colmar-Berg Driver Training Center (CFC). The exams can be taken in English (please inform the center when making an appointment). The course must be completed within two years of obtaining the driver's license, but no earlier than three months (or if the driver has at least 3,000 km of driving experience) after the initial license is issued.<\/p>\n
Further information from the CFC in English
\nCenter de Formation pour Conducteurs (CFC)
\nLocation: Colmar-Berg, between N7\/E420 and A7
\nTel.: 85 82 85-1 (closed on Mondays)
\nFurther information (in French) can be found on the Luxembourg Citizens\u2019 Portal
\nFailed
\nExaminations can be taken as often as desired, provided the registration fee has been paid and at least additional practice hours have been completed.<\/p>\n
VALIDITY AND RENEWAL OF THE DRIVING LICENSE
\nClass A and B driving licenses must be renewed every ten years until the age of 70. Between the ages of 70 and 79, the license can be renewed for five years if the holder passes a medical examination at the time of renewal. After the age of 79, the license must be renewed every two years with a medical examination.<\/p>\n
Category owner<\/p>\n
Holders of a C, D, or F driver's license must renew it every five years until the age of 70, provided they pass a medical examination. After the age of 70, the license can be extended for another three years with a medical examination. Vehicles in categories C, D, and F may no longer be driven after the age of 75.<\/p>\n
The following documents are required to renew a driving license (Article 78 of the Civil Code):<\/p>\n
Medical certificate from a licensed physician, no more than three months old
\nCurrent passport photo
\nMore information on driver's license renewal (in French)<\/p>\n
DRIVER'S LICENSE
\nMake an appointment online at the Guichet.lu information desk
\nTake the driving test
\naccompanied driving
\nPoints-based driving license
\nApplying for a certificate of authenticity for your driving license
\nExtension of the validity of a driving license
\nReplacement of a stolen, lost or damaged driver's license
\nImmediate revocation of driving license
\nExchange of information on traffic safety violations
\nValidity of driving license when moving within the EEA
\nRegistration, exchange or conversion of a foreign driving license
\nApplying for an international driving license<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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