Overview

• A 33-year-old Muslim woman sought an exemption from Germany's driving face-covering ban to wear a niqab while driving, citing religious reasons.
• The Berlin administrative court rejected her claim, upholding the decision of the local traffic authority and citing the need for clear driver identification.
• The court emphasized that the face-covering ban ensures effective enforcement of traffic laws, including automated violations detection.
• The claimant proposed alternatives, such as QR codes on the niqab or maintaining a driving log, but these were deemed insufficient by the court.
• The decision aligns with similar rulings across Germany, though one exception was granted in Schleswig-Holstein for a limited period.