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Austria Traffic Law Report

Source Agency: BMK (Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology)

Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Key Findings

●Theory test pass rate is 72% (2023, BMK / Statistik Austria)
●Road fatalities: 395 deaths in 2023 — Stable - slight increase from 370 in 2022
●~130,000 tests administered per year by BMK
●Most challenging topic: Priority & Yield Rules (30% fail rate)

Test Statistics

Theory Test Pass Rate

72%

BMK / Statistik Austria (2023)

Practical Test Pass Rate

68%

BMK / Statistik Austria (2023)

Tests Administered Per Year

~130,000

BMK (2023)

Speed Limits

Urban

50 km/h

Rural / National Roads

100 km/h

Motorway / Highway

130 km/h

Most Challenging Topics

Priority & Yield Rules

30% fail rate

Complex intersection scenarios including Rechtsvorrang (right-hand priority)

Tunnel & Motorway Rules

26% fail rate

Specific rules for Austria's extensive tunnel network and vignette requirements

Technical Vehicle Knowledge

23% fail rate

Braking distances, tire regulations, and vehicle safety features

First Aid

20% fail rate

Mandatory 6-hour first aid course content tested in theory exam

Road Safety

Road Fatalities

395 deaths

Statistik Austria / BMI (2023)

Trend

Stable - slight increase from 370 in 2022

Penalties & Fines

SpeedingEUR 20-2,180+ fine depending on excess; 40+ km/h over in urban areas: license suspension

Driving Under InfluenceBAC 0.5‰ (0.1‰ for novice drivers); EUR 300-5,900 fine; license suspension 1-3+ months; alcohol interlock possible

Points SystemVormerksystem (advance registration system): specific severe offences registered; 3+ entries within 2 years: mandatory driver improvement course and license suspension

Mobile Phone UseEUR 50+ fine (up to EUR 72 in practice)

Recent Law Changes

2025

Digital vignette fully replaces physical sticker option for motorway tolls

2024

L17 accompanied driving program expanded with additional night driving requirements

2023

Increased fines for speeding in school zones and construction areas

2022

Alcohol interlock program introduced as alternative to full license revocation

Sources & Methodology

All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.

Data last verified: 2026-02-18

Primary Sources:

BMK / Statistik Austria — Test statistics (2023)
Statistik Austria / BMI — Road safety data (2023)
BMK (Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology) — Official regulatory body

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Quick Facts

Theory test format

1,497 question pool; computer-based test with multiple modules

L17 accompanied driving

Available from age 17 with approved accompanying driver

Motorway vignette

Required for all motorways; EUR 96.40/year (2024)

First aid course

Mandatory 6-hour course before license application

License validity

15 years (document renewal)

Total cost estimate

EUR 1,500-2,500 for full license

Cite This Report

AutoviaTest. (2026, February 18). Austria traffic law report: Driving test statistics. AutoviaTest. https://autoviatest.com/en-CA/traffic-law-reports/austria

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Theory Pass Rate72%

Practical Pass Rate68%

Motorway Speed130 km/h

Fatalities (2023)395 deaths

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