By Car/Motorcycle

Driving in Austria is uncomplicated and offers the greatest flexibility: you explore at your own pace. Roads are well maintained, whether you choose a motorway or a small country road.

Australians require an international driving licence together with their Australian licence.

- Minimum driving age is 17
- Right-hand side traffic
- Seatbelts mandatory
- Third-party insurance compulsory
- No children under 12 in front seats
- Drink-driving limit: 0.05 per cent
- Speed limits (unless posted otherwise): 50 km/h in towns, 100 km/h on the open road, 130 km/h on motorways

Traffic conditions are broadcast daily between 6.00 am and 6.00 pm at the English radio program “Blue Danube Radio”.

General Information

An excellent expressway, highway and federal road network connects Austria with all its neighbouring states.
All main border check points (expressway and federal-road check points) are open day and night. More

Driving in winter

Driving in snowy & icy conditions is challenging and so the use of winter tires on your vehicle is compulsory between 1 November and 15 April. More

Toll Stickers

Important! If you are using the motorways, toll stickers are required on the windscreen of your vehicle. They need to be purchased before using the motorways. More

High Visibility Warning Vests

Since 1 May 2005 all motorists have a duty to carry high visibility warning vests in their car when driving within Austria. More

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