Abstract: An apparatus for motor vehicles having traction control and/or anti-lock brakes. In a known apparatus, a distinction can be made between an unregulated and a regulated operating stage. In the regulated operating state, the position of a control device is determined by means of a control motor. In the unregulated operating state, a position of an operating element is transmitted to a control device with the aid of the transmission device. When the operating element is adjusted and the control device is restored by a restoring spring, however, a rotor of a control motor is adjusted along with them. This requires great actuation forces and a strong restoring spring. In this system, a third rotary element is provided. In the unregulated operating state, the third rotary element returns to a position of repose. In that case there is then no longer any operative connection between the transmission device and the control motor.