You will receive your first driving licence on probation. The probationary period lasts two years. It is extended by a further two years if you haveto take part in a remedial seminar.
For categories A, A1, A2, AM, B, BE, L and T, you will receive an unlimited driving licence.
Driving licences for categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D, D1, DE and D1E are limited to five years. Driving licences for categories C1 and C1E issued by 27 December 2016 are valid until the age limit of 50 years. You can have these classes renewed for five years at a time. However, you can onlyhave categories D, D1, DE and D1E extended beyond the age limit of 50 ifyou prove that youmeetthe "specialrequirements" (e.g. ability to concentrate, orientation performance or resilience).
Attention: Card driver's licences issued from 19 January 2013 onwardsiare limited to 15 years. The time limit only applies to the plastic card. It must be renewed every 15 years. Regular medical examinations or other tests are not associated with the exchange of documents.