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Driving Rules & Facts
Drive on the Right — Austria uses right-hand traffic. Overtake on the left only. On multi-lane roads, the right lane is for normal driving.
BAC Limit 0.5‰ — General limit 0.5‰ for all drivers. Novice drivers (Probezeit) and professional drivers limited to 0.1‰. BAC ≥0.8‰ triggers licence revocation and mandatory Nachschulung.
Motorway Vignette (Maut) — All vehicles under 3.5t must display a valid Vignette to use Austrian motorways (Autobahnen) and expressways (Schnellstraßen). Available as digital Vignette or windscreen sticker. 10-day, 2-month, or annual options.
Winter Tyre Mandate — Winter tyres (or all-season M+S tyres) mandatory from November 1 to April 15 when road conditions require them (snow, ice, slush). Fine: up to €5,000 for non-compliance.
Rettungsgasse (Emergency Corridor) — On multi-lane roads and motorways during traffic jams, drivers must form a Rettungsgasse (rescue lane) between the left lane and the adjacent lane. Failure to form it: up to €2,180.
Pickerl (§57a Inspection) — All vehicles must pass the annual §57a technical inspection (Pickerl/Begutachtung). New cars: first inspection after 3 years, then after 2 years, then annually. Driving without a valid Pickerl is illegal.
How to Get Your Driving License in Austria
Everything you need to know about enrolling in a driving school and getting your B license in Austria.
Typical Cost
€1,500–€2,500
Total driving school cost including lessons and materials
Prices vary by school, location, and number of lessons needed.
Typical Lessons Needed
~18
50-minute lessons on average
Mandatory Theory Hours
32h
Required classroom or online theory instruction
Mandatory Practical Hours
18h
Required behind-the-wheel training with an instructor
License Requirements in Austria
Theory Test Languages
The BMIMI theory test is available in these languages:
Tips for Choosing a Driving School in Vienna
- Compare prices from at least 3 schools before enrolling. The cheapest option is not always the best — check what is included in the package.
- Ask schools about their pass rates. A higher pass rate often indicates better instruction quality.
- If Austria's official language is not your first language, ask if the school offers instruction or materials in your language.
Source: Bundesministerium für Innovation, Mobilität und Infrastruktur · Last updated: 2026-03-15
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