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Private Vehicles –Rules and Regulations
Importation of Private Vehicles
Under the NATO status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and the Supplementary Agreement (SA) there to, the GOC UKSC (G) is authorised to grant facilities to entitled British Forces Germany (BFG) personnel for the operation of individually owned vehicles for private motoring only. These facilities comprise of:
a. The registration of all types of vehicles both right and left hand drive.
b. The issue of driving permits
c. The issue of prepayment fuel coupons
The German Customs have given BFG personnel a tax – free concession on vehicles and we are permitted to import private vehicles free of import and value added tax provided the vehicles are for your own use only. This is not a right and can be taken away if it is abused. Your attention is drawn to Standing Orders British Army (Germany) 3213, Registration and Operation of BFG Registered Vehicles in Germany and BFG Form 74, which is a Notice Board Extract of the Standing Orders. You must read and comply with these regulations. If you have any queries you should contact the Station BFG Registration Office on Elmpt Mil 2450 or 4489 who will advise you. You should be aware that the disposal of a duty – free vehicle before it has been BFG registered for 12 months will result in an administration penalty being imposed on you.
BFG Registration and Licensing
All BFG personnel who own and have imported their private vehicles into BFG must register their vehicles with the BFG Vehicle Office (VLO) within thirty days of landing the vehicle in Germany. However, before you can register your vehicle with the BFG VLO you must sit and pass the European Matrix Test on European traffic law. You must also hold a national driving licence that is valid under German law. BFG personnel may not register their vehicles with the German Authority.
Entry into Germany
If you bring a private vehicle from the UK into Germany for BFG registration you must have the following documents in respect to the vehicle:
a. UK vehicle registration document (V5C) or tax-free export certificate (VX302).
b. Appropriate number plates displayed on the vehicle.
c. A road fund licence valid until the date of BFG Registration
d. A valid insurance certificate that covers residence overseas and registration with another licensing authority.
e. A valid national driving licence for the type of vehicle being registered.
BFG Form 80 (Special Import Certificate). BFG Form 60 the application form for the BFG Form 80 is available from your unit BFG Registration Office.
Insurance for BFG Vehicles
Vehicles owned by BFG personnel cannot be BFG registered or driven unless it is correctly insured against third party liability. Proof of insurance must be produced when registering the vehicle with the BFG VLO. An internal insurance certificate (Green Card) will be required if you are insured with a UK company. If you are insured with a German company you will require the insurance policy, or proof of payment or Antrag and the White card (in duplicate) before you can BFG register the vehicle. You should note that only certain UK insurance companies are authorised to insure BFG registered vehicles and your BFG Registration Office will advise. See also ANNEX C, Section 4, SOBA (G) 3213.
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