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Austria
Autobahns (Motorways, Freeways)
Visitors using Austrian motorways and "A"
roads should ensure their vehicles are properly documented and must display
a Motorway Vignette (autobahnvignette) on their vehicle as they enter
Austria. Failure to have one will mean a heavy, on the spot fine. Motorway
Vignettes are obtainable at all major border crossings into Austria and at
larger petrol stations. Special short-stay autobahnvignette are available at
€7.60 fir 10 days or 2 months at €21.80. Hire cars rented with Austria
will have a Vignette, however if you are travelling from another country,
you may need to purchase one.
Petrol (Gasoline)
Unleaded, diesel and LPG are all available.
Some pumps are automatic and take credit cards.
Crime advice
Austria doesn't have a particular reputation
for car crime, but even so, you should follow the normal advice about
keeping your car locked and not storing valuables in the car.
Law enforcement
It is illegal to use a mobile phone without a
hands-free kit.
Police are empowered to issue on the spot fines. Many carry credit card
swipe machines in their cars to collect fines. You will need to know your
PIN.
Speed Limits - see our
speed converter
Motorway - car 130 kmh, with trailer 100 kph
Open Road - 100 kmh
Town - 50 kph
Minimum age for car drivers
18 (even if you legally hold a license at a
younger age in your country it is still illegal to drive in Austria if not
18)
Documentation
At all times you must be able to prove that
you are a) licensed to drive the category of vehicle you are in b) either
the owner of the vehicle or that you have a owner's permission to drive c)
insured. Licenses must be photocard licenses. If you do not have one you
must also carry your passport.
Country of origin stickers
Country of origin stickers (e.g. GB stickers)
must be used in Austria, unless your license plate has the sticker
pre-applied.
Headlights
Right-hand drive cars must be adapted using
headlight deflectors before you can drive in Austria, even during daylight
hours. Spare bulbs must be carried. Headlights must be used in tunnels.
Motorcycles must use headlights night and day. Dipped headlights are
compulsory day and night.
Warning triangle
Warning triangles are compulsory. Note that
if you intend to drive on into Italy you will need two.
Fluorescent vests
Fluorescent vests are not required in
Austria, but they are required in Italy, so if you are travelling into this
country a vest must be carried and worn in the event of a breakdown.
First Aid Kit
Compulsory
Alcohol
The blood alcohol limit is very low at 0.25
milligrams of alcohol per litre of blood (much lower than the UK at 0.4mg/l)
so the simple advise is don't drink and drive.
See our guide to
maximum blood alcohol limits.
Seat belts
Seat belts must be worn front and rear.
Children
Children under 12 or 150cm must use a
suitable restraint system (i.e. booster seat or child seat) travelling in
front or rear.
Alenda Car Rental has taken care to
ensure that the information in this website was correct at the time of
publication. However, we can take no responsibility for any harm, or
misfortune, caused by following the advice on this website. You should
always consult the authorities in the country in which you are travelling
for up-to-date advice.
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