Cannabis: what applies since 2024
Owning small amounts of cannabis is legal for adults in Germany since 1 April 2024. On the road there is a legal limit: 3.5 nanograms of THC per millilitre of blood serum. For novice drivers in the probation period and drivers under 21 there is zero tolerance. Mixing cannabis with alcohol is punished more severely.
The decisive question for the authority is whether you can reliably separate cannabis use and driving (Trennungsvermögen). A single drive above the limit does not automatically lead to an MPU, but repeated offences or other doubts do.
Other drugs: cocaine, amphetamine, ecstasy & co.
For so-called hard drugs, the driving licence authority usually assumes that you are not fit to drive — even after a single proven use and even if you did not drive at that moment. The licence is withdrawn. To get it back you must pass an MPU.
As a rule the assessors expect proof that you have been completely drug-free for a longer time, documented by regular urine or hair tests at an accredited laboratory — usually 12 months, in some cases 6 months.
In the free first consultation we look at your case and give you an honest assessment.
What the assessors want to see
- An honest account of how often, why and in which situations you used drugs
- Understanding of the risks of drugs in traffic
- Concrete changes in your daily life: friends, leisure, stress and pressure
- A stable plan for the future and, if required, complete lab documentation
Contradictions between your statements, the police report and the lab values are one of the most common reasons for a negative result. Knowing your file is therefore essential.
Our preparation for the drug MPU
We first clarify which rules apply to you — old law or new cannabis law, cannabis or other substances, proof required or not. Then we prepare you in one-to-one video sessions for the interview and practise it in a realistic MPU simulation.