The states are demanding further refinements to the planned driver’s license reform, particularly concerning the proposed non-professional training options. According to reports from the “Rheinische Post”, relevant committees within the Federal Council warned in a recommendation for the States Chamber meeting this Friday that “the introduction of lay training must not lead to more injuries or fatalities in accidents.”
These committees stressed that the federal government must ensure the reform aligns with the “Vision Zero” concept and does not compromise road safety or increase the number of accident victims. The paper reported that accidents occurring during non-professional training must therefore be specifically recorded and analyzed.
Doubt also surrounds the anticipated cost savings. The states highlighted uncertainty regarding whether lay training will genuinely make obtaining a driver’s license cheaper. They noted that the costs associated with mandatory car liability insurance are likely to rise considerably. While the federal government intends the legislative draft to modernize, de-bureaucratize, and future-proof driver education, the reform would permit students to complete a portion of their practical training with a close acquaintance.
