1. Method for the operation of a driver assistance system for motor vehicles ( 1 ), in which, in the following operation ( 32 ), a regulation of the speed of the motor vehicle ( 1 ) dependent on the spacing distance (dz) to target objects ( 2 ) that have been detected and classified as relevant is carried out, characterized in that the relevant target objects ( 2 ) taken into account for the speed regulation in the following operation ( 32 ) are selected by the operation of an operating element ( 16 ) that is to be operated by the operator of the motor vehicle ( 1 ).