From the March 1, 2025 A new insurance year begins for mopeds, mopeds, scooters up to 50 cm3 displacement and a top speed of up to 45 km / h (for older vehicles such as the Simson, Schwalbe etc. up to 60 km/h).
And also modern E-Scooter and other small electric vehicles are subject to compulsory insurance. The insurance cover can be identified by the Insurance indicator, which is made of sheet metal, plastic or as a sticker.
insurance license plate from March 1, 2025
The E-scooters It is a smaller adhesive license plate. The color of the license plates changes every year. For the year 2025, the color will change from Blue on GreenAnyone driving with an expired license plate after 1 March will be without valid insurance and is committing a criminal offense.
Important regulations for changing license plates
What does it mean to drive without a valid license plate? The insurance number is valid for one year, one Termination is not required as it expires automatically at the end of the insurance period. Vehicles without a valid license plate are legally considered uninsured classified.
If an accident occurs, the driver bears the full Damage costs. In addition, legal consequences: The law provides for a fine or imprisonment of up to one year for driving without insurance.
Where can I get the new license plates?
The new, green insurance license plate are now available, e.g. directly with the insurance providers. For vehicles insured after March 1st, the premium will be reduced proportionately for the remaining months. This enables fair billing for latecomers.
And if you have just bought a new (or used) car and want to register it, you can also reserve the license plate in advance to secure the right plates for yourself. And if you also have a personal license plate can have a personalized license plate created that matches your own ideas. However, this does not work for mopeds or small vehicles.
Cost of moped license plate?
The cost of an insurance license plate depends on the insurance coverage chosen. A pure Motor vehicle liability insurance starts at about 45 EUR. If an additional partial coverage completed, the costs rise to about 80 to 100 EUR, depending on the insurance provider and the benefits. Image and video credits/source: