Exemption from the seatbelt or helmet requirement

Anyone who is unable to wear a seatbelt or helmet for health reasons requires an exemption.

The application for exemption from wearing a seatbelt or helmet must be made in writing. You can find the necessary forms under "Forms & Links".

Prerequisites

  • Seat belts can only be removed if there are medical reasons for doing so and a doctor recommends removing the seat belt or if the rider is less than 1.50 metres tall.
  • Helmet exemptions are only possible if there are medical reasons and a doctor is in favour of helmet exemption.

Required documents

If you are sending the application by post:

  • Identity card or passport (copy)
  • Application (see under "Forms & Links", Appendix 1 and 2)
  • Medical certificate stating that an exemption from the seatbelt or helmet requirement is necessary for medical reasons (stating the exact duration, see "Forms & Links")

Note: Further documents may be required in individual cases. Please be sure to observe the information on the information sheet!

Please send the required documents to the following address: Kfz-Zulassungsbehörde, HA II/422, Zimmer 245, Eichstätter Str. 2, 80686 München.
You will then receive an ID card or written confirmation from the vehicle registration authority, which you must carry with you on all journeys.

Duration & Costs

Processing time

Usually one to two weeks.

Fees

35,30 Euro

Payment methods available

Legal basis

Road Traffic Act (§ 21a in conjunction with § 46 No. 93 to No. 96)

Landeshauptstadt München

Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II Fahrzeugzulassungs- und Fahrerlaubnisbehörde

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Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II Fahrzeugzulassungs- und Fahrerlaubnisbehörde

Eichstätter Straße 2
80686 München

Address

Eichstätter Straße 2
80686 München

Contact us in writing

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