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Austria Traffic Law Report

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

Derniere Mise a Jour: February 18, 2026

Resultats Cles

●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)

Statistiques des Examens

Taux de Reussite a l'Examen Theorique

72%

BMK / Statistik Austria (2023)

Taux de Reussite a l'Examen Pratique

68%

BMK / Statistik Austria (2023)

Examens Administres par An

~130,000

BMK (2023)

Limites de Vitesse

Urbain

50 km/h

Rural / Routes Nationales

100 km/h

Autoroute

130 km/h

Sujets les Plus Difficiles

Priority & Yield Rules

30% taux d'echec

Complex intersection scenarios including Rechtsvorrang (right-hand priority)

Tunnel & Motorway Rules

26% taux d'echec

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

Technical Vehicle Knowledge

23% taux d'echec

Braking distances, tire regulations, and vehicle safety features

First Aid

20% taux d'echec

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

Securite Routiere

Deces sur la Route

395 deaths

Statistik Austria / BMI (2023)

Tendance

Stable - slight increase from 370 in 2022

Sanctions et Amendes

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

Conduite en Etat d'IvresseBAC 0.5‰ (0.1‰ for novice drivers); EUR 300-5,900 fine; license suspension 1-3+ months; alcohol interlock possible

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

Utilisation du Telephone PortableEUR 50+ fine (up to EUR 72 in practice)

Changements Legislatifs Recents

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 et Methodologie

Toutes les statistiques de ce rapport proviennent d'agences gouvernementales officielles et de donnees accessibles au public. AutoviaTest est une plateforme educative independante et n'est affiliee a aucune agence gouvernementale d'examens.

Donnees verifiees pour la derniere fois : 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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Faits Rapides

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/fr-FR/traffic-law-reports/austria

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🇦🇹Austria Driving Stats

Theory Pass Rate72%

Practical Pass Rate68%

Motorway Speed130 km/h

Fatalities (2023)395 deaths

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