What are the requirements when the motor liability insurance of your vehicle has expired?

If the motor liability insurance of your vehicle has expired, the vehicle may no longer be used in road traffic. This is because liability insurance is legally required in Germany to cover any damages or injuries you may cause to others while driving. Without valid insurance, your vehicle cannot be legally driven until you have renewed the insurance. Cancelling at the registration center or presenting the vehicle for technical inspection are not required steps in this situation. The key rule is that your vehicle must always have valid liability insurance to be used on public roads.