a European Company. From 2003 to 2021, DEKRA has been the official sponsor of the referees of the German Football Association (DFB). DEKRA attained a high level of global recognition between 1990 and 1999 as Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher's exclusive advertising partner and continue recently with Nico Hülkenberg. DEKRA has been the technical partner and sponsor of DTM (German Touring Car Championship) since 1989. SafetyCheck DEKRA offers free visual and functional inspection in all of its branches under the name SafetyCheck during a promotion period in the spring of each year. The vehicle inspection does not fulfil the requirements of Section 29 of the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) and has no effect on the inspection sticker. References External links DEKRA International website German companies established in 1925 1925 establishments in Germany Product certification Companies based in Stuttgart Automotive safety Road transport