Federal Minister of Transport Wissing presents new light test sticker

Together with Arne Joswig, President of the Central Association of German Motor Vehicle Trades (ZDK), and Prof. Kurt Bodewig, President of the German Road Safety Council (DVW), he cleared the way for the largest nationwide road safety campaign in October.

“Safe Through the Darkness”

It is under the motto “Safe Through the Darkness!” The automobile industry and the traffic safety organization expect several million drivers once again to have their vehicle lighting checked in the auto repair shops. Those who pass the test successfully will receive the new light blue sticker for the windshield, signalling to the police during traffic controls that their car lights have been checked.

As the patron of this traffic safety campaign, Federal Minister of Transport Dr. Volker Wissing emphasizes:

“Prudent driving protects people on the roads and is extremely necessary, particularly during the dark season. To drive safely and with foresight, drivers need optimal visibility and should not be blinded. A vehicle must be clearly visible to all road users. My appeal: Use the lighting test and thus contribute to more safety in road traffic.”

ZDK President Arne Joswig adds: “Our 36,000 auto businesses keep Germany mobile and ensure that regularly maintained vehicles are safely on the road. The lighting test is an additional offer for drivers to focus attention on the so important vehicle lighting in October. With the lighting test, our auto businesses provide the technical prerequisites for safe driving in autumn and winter.”