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Driving Laws & Licenses
Driving Laws & Licenses
License Types:
License Types:
USAREUR Driver's License: Required for dependents age 17+ who want to drive in Germany. This license is issued after passing a written test and completing mandatory orientation.
U.S. License: Not valid alone under SOFA. Must accompany a valid USAREUR license for driving on- and off-base.
German License: Not required if you are covered under SOFA with a USAREUR license.
German Driving Laws Teens Should Know:
German Driving Laws Teens Should Know:
No right turn on red.
Using a phone without hands-free is illegal, even when stopped at a light.
Strict alcohol laws: zero tolerance for new drivers under age 21 or with less than 2 years’ driving experience.
Autobahn has no general speed limit but driving too fast for conditions can still result in fines or license suspension.
Curfews & Restrictions:
Curfews & Restrictions:
Base commanders may impose curfews for youth drivers, but there currently are none on Clay Kaserne.
Driving privileges can be suspended for minor violations.
How to Register:
How to Register:
📝 Study materials and test scheduling available at the Driver Testing and Training Station on Clay Kaserne.
Needed to obtain a USAREUR license:
ID card and SOFA status
U.S. Driver's License (if age 18+)
Completion of orientation course
Passing score on written test (test offered at Driver Training & Testing Station on Clay Kaserne)
Application forms from Transportation Office
Employment & Volunteering
Employment & Volunteering
Employment:
Employment:
On-Base:
Apply through Youth Employment Program, AAFES, or NAF.
Opportunities include Youth Center, CDC, Library, and more.
Off-Base:
Work permit required (age 15+).
Application via Agentur für Arbeit with SOFA sponsor permission.
Restrictions: Max 8 hours/day, 5 days/week, not past 8 p.m.
Volunteering:
Volunteering:
On-Base:
Red Cross, ACS, Chapel, Library, CYS
Training and background checks may be required
Off-Base:
Ask organizations about liability and supervision.
Get documentation of hours and role.
Career Practicum
Real-world job experience for 2–3 class periods daily
See more information under Academics
DoDEA Student Rights & Responsibilities
DoDEA Student Rights & Responsibilities
Academic:
Academic:
Right to fair grading and appeals process
Access to educational records (FERPA)
Schedule change requests via counselor
Behavior:
Behavior:
Subject to school rules on- and off-campus
Dress code reflects DoDEA standards, not host nation norms
Electronic use monitored on school devices
Expression:
Expression:
Free speech is protected but must not disrupt school
Report discrimination, harassment to Title IX or school administrator
Where to Get Help:
Where to Get Help:
School counselor
+49 (0)6317-106-6820
Principal or Title IX officer
Lauren Tobias (Wiesbaden High School Principal) +49 (0)6317-106-6820
Student handbook (DoDEA website)
Academic Appeals: You have the right to challenge a grade or academic decision. Submit a written appeal to your teacher, then escalate to your principal if needed.
Discipline: All disciplinary actions must follow DoDEA policy. You are entitled to know the reason for any suspension or detention.
Dress Code: You must follow DoDEA dress standards, which may differ from German norms.
Personal Expression: Free speech is protected within reasonable limits. Protests, clubs, and publications must not disrupt school operations.
Clay Kaserne Chapel (Courtesy of army.mil)
How to Request a Schedule Change or Dispute a Grade:
Speak to your teacher or counselor.
Submit a written request stating your reason.
Keep copies of all communication.
Counseling & Harassment Reporting:
Access counseling services through your school counselor or Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC).
Report harassment to the Title IX coordinator or school administrator, even if it happens off-base.
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act):
Students over 18 (or in college) control who can access their records.
Parents have rights to records until the student turns 18.
You can request corrections to your records if they are inaccurate.
BONUS: Legal Life Skills Students Often Overlook
BONUS: Legal Life Skills Students Often Overlook
Power of Attorney (POA):
A legal document giving someone authority to act on your behalf.
Useful if you are at college and need a parent to handle medical, financial, or legal matters for you.
Types: General POA (broad powers) and Special POA (specific powers).
Civil vs. Criminal Law:
Civil Law: Disputes between individuals or organizations (e.g., contracts, property issues). Usually results in fines or orders to do/not do something.
Criminal Law: Offenses against society (e.g., theft, assault). Can result in jail, probation, or fines.
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