Travelling in Austria

For drivers it is very important to know the rules of the road. In Austria, these rules are subject to the Austrian Highway Code (StVO), a federal law consisting of the general traffic regulations and of the fines imposed for having committed a traffic offence.

The following pages display the most important rules as well as further information on how to travel best in Austria.

Fines in Austria

In Austria, offences against traffic regulations are punishable by writs, penalties imposed by the authorities, driving bans and revocation of the ... more

Holidays in Austria

In Austria, the Federal States have school holidays at different times whereas public holidays are the same all over Austria. You can find a survey ... more

Speed limits in Austria

Please learn more about the most important speed limits for cars, trucks and motorcycles in Austria. more

Driving bans in Austria

In Austria, certain types of vehicles are subject to general driving bans on certain days. On Saturdays between 3.00 p.m. and midnight, and on ... more

Road toll in Austria

In Austria there are three different kinds of road tolls: All cars and trucks with a maximum weight under 3.5 tons must carry a toll sticker on all ... more

Obligations in Austria

Apart from the general obligations relating to road traffic, a few special rules exist in Austria, such ... more

Breakdown assistance in Austria

In case of a breakdown or accident, it is vital to get help quickly. Here you will find the phone numbers and addresses of the most important services. more