A tool on vanlifemag.de checks which driving licence category is required for a motorhome, camper van or towing combination. As of 14 November 2026, German law allows category B for vehicles up to 3500 kg, while motorhomes between 3500 and 7500 kg require category C1. The tool distinguishes current rules from EU provisions not yet in force in Germany, including a planned B licence with code 96.02 for motorhomes up to 4250 kg. Under EU Directive 2025/2205, member states must transpose the new rules by 26 November 2028 and apply them from 26 November 2029. The check is not legal advice and does not cover restrictions on individual licences.
