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Austria Traffic Law Report

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

Senast Uppdaterad: February 18, 2026

Viktigaste Resultaten

●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)

Provsstatistik

Godkaennandegrad Teoriprov

72%

BMK / Statistik Austria (2023)

Godkaennandegrad Praktiskt Prov

68%

BMK / Statistik Austria (2023)

Genomfoerda Prov per Aar

~130,000

BMK (2023)

Hastighetsbegraensningar

Taetort

50 km/h

Landsvaeg / Riksvaegar

100 km/h

Motorvaeg

130 km/h

Svaaraste AEmnen

Priority & Yield Rules

30% underkaenandegrad

Complex intersection scenarios including Rechtsvorrang (right-hand priority)

Tunnel & Motorway Rules

26% underkaenandegrad

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

Technical Vehicle Knowledge

23% underkaenandegrad

Braking distances, tire regulations, and vehicle safety features

First Aid

20% underkaenandegrad

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

Trafiksakerhet

Trafikdoeda

395 deaths

Statistik Austria / BMI (2023)

Trend

Stable - slight increase from 370 in 2022

Paafoeljder och Boeter

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

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

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

MobilanvaendningEUR 50+ fine (up to EUR 72 in practice)

Senaste Lagaendringar

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

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Data senast verifierad: 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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Snabba Fakta

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/sv-SE/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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