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Austria Traffic Law Report

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

Ultima Atualizacao: February 18, 2026

Principais Conclusoes

●Theory test pass rate is 72% (2023, BMK / Statistik Austria)
●Road fatalities: 402 deaths in 2023 — Up 8.6% from 370 in 2022
●~130,000 tests administered per year by BMK
●Most challenging topic: Priority & Yield Rules (30% fail rate)

Estatisticas dos Exames

Taxa de Aprovacao no Exame Teorico

72%

BMK / Statistik Austria (2023)

Taxa de Aprovacao no Exame Pratico

68%

BMK / Statistik Austria (2023)

Exames Realizados por Ano

~130,000

BMK (2023)

Limites de Velocidade

Urbano

50 km/h

Rural / Estradas Nacionais

100 km/h

Autoestrada

130 km/h

Temas Mais Dificeis

Priority & Yield Rules

30% taxa de reprovacao

Complex intersection scenarios including Rechtsvorrang (right-hand priority)

Tunnel & Motorway Rules

26% taxa de reprovacao

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

Technical Vehicle Knowledge

23% taxa de reprovacao

Braking distances, tire regulations, and vehicle safety features

First Aid

20% taxa de reprovacao

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

Seguranca Viaria

Vitimas Mortais na Estrada

402 deaths

Statistik Austria / BMI (2023)

Tendencia

Up 8.6% from 370 in 2022

Penalidades e Multas

Excesso de VelocidadeEUR 20-7,500 fine depending on excess (max increased March 2024); 40+ km/h over in urban areas: license suspension

Conducao sob Influencia de AlcoolBAC 0.5‰ (0.1‰ for novice drivers); EUR 300-5,900 fine; license suspension 1-3+ months; alcohol interlock possible

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

Uso do TelemovelEUR 100 fine (up to EUR 140 if formally charged, since May 2023)

Alteracoes Legislativas Recentes

2024

Motorway vignette price increased to EUR 96.40/year; digital vignette uptake surpasses physical sticker purchases

2024

L17 accompanied driving program expanded with additional night driving requirements

2023

Increased fines for speeding in school zones and construction areas

2017

Alcohol interlock rehabilitation program launched (September 2017) as alternative to full license revocation

Fontes e Metodologia

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Dados verificados pela ultima vez: 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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Factos Rapidos

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/pt-PT/traffic-law-reports/austria

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Theory Pass Rate72%

Practical Pass Rate68%

Motorway Speed130 km/h

Fatalities (2023)402 deaths

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Austria Traffic Law Report

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

Ultima Atualizacao: February 18, 2026

Principais Conclusoes

●Theory test pass rate is 72% (2023, BMK / Statistik Austria)
●Road fatalities: 402 deaths in 2023 — Up 8.6% from 370 in 2022
●~130,000 tests administered per year by BMK
●Most challenging topic: Priority & Yield Rules (30% fail rate)

Estatisticas dos Exames

Taxa de Aprovacao no Exame Teorico

72%

BMK / Statistik Austria (2023)

Taxa de Aprovacao no Exame Pratico

68%

BMK / Statistik Austria (2023)

Exames Realizados por Ano

~130,000

BMK (2023)

Limites de Velocidade

Urbano

50 km/h

Rural / Estradas Nacionais

100 km/h

Autoestrada

130 km/h

Temas Mais Dificeis

Priority & Yield Rules

30% taxa de reprovacao

Complex intersection scenarios including Rechtsvorrang (right-hand priority)

Tunnel & Motorway Rules

26% taxa de reprovacao

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

Technical Vehicle Knowledge

23% taxa de reprovacao

Braking distances, tire regulations, and vehicle safety features

First Aid

20% taxa de reprovacao

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

Seguranca Viaria

Vitimas Mortais na Estrada

402 deaths

Statistik Austria / BMI (2023)

Tendencia

Up 8.6% from 370 in 2022

Penalidades e Multas

Excesso de VelocidadeEUR 20-7,500 fine depending on excess (max increased March 2024); 40+ km/h over in urban areas: license suspension

Conducao sob Influencia de AlcoolBAC 0.5‰ (0.1‰ for novice drivers); EUR 300-5,900 fine; license suspension 1-3+ months; alcohol interlock possible

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

Uso do TelemovelEUR 100 fine (up to EUR 140 if formally charged, since May 2023)

Alteracoes Legislativas Recentes

2024

Motorway vignette price increased to EUR 96.40/year; digital vignette uptake surpasses physical sticker purchases

2024

L17 accompanied driving program expanded with additional night driving requirements

2023

Increased fines for speeding in school zones and construction areas

2017

Alcohol interlock rehabilitation program launched (September 2017) as alternative to full license revocation

Fontes e Metodologia

Dados verificados pela ultima vez: 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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Atualizamos os nossos relatorios quando novas estatisticas oficiais sao publicadas. Subscreva para se manter informado.

Factos Rapidos

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/pt-PT/traffic-law-reports/austria

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🇦🇹Austria Driving Stats

Theory Pass Rate72%

Practical Pass Rate68%

Motorway Speed130 km/h

Fatalities (2023)402 deaths

Source: AutoviaTest | CC BY 4.0

<iframe src="https://autoviatest.com/pt-PT/traffic-law-reports/austria/embed" width="400" height="280" style="border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;" title="Austria Driving Test Statistics - AutoviaTest" loading="lazy"></iframe>

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