Argentina vs Austria: Key Driving Differences Explained

When navigating the roads of Argentina and Austria, understanding their distinct regulations is crucial for a safe journey. From lane markings to speed limits, this comparison highlights key variations, such as Argentina's flexible overtaking rules and Austria's structured traffic signals. Equip yourself with this knowledge to ensure a secure and enjoyable driving experience abroad.

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Driving Side

The driving side in argentina is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in argentina is 74

1.147 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for argentina is 1.147 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Argentina	Austria
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled with signs and road markings.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

argentina:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

austria:

Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

argentina:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

Overtaking: On Right

argentina:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

austria:

Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.

Bus Lanes: Usage

argentina:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

argentina:

Labeled with signs and road markings.

austria:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

argentina:

N/A

austria:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

argentina:

austria:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

argentina:

N/A

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Argentina	Austria
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-110 km/h	100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110-130 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90-100 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common; fines may also be mailed.

Urban Areas: Standard

argentina:

40-60 km/h

austria:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

argentina:

40 km/h

austria:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

argentina:

80-110 km/h

austria:

100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

argentina:

80 km/h

austria:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

argentina:

110-130 km/h

austria:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

argentina:

90-100 km/h

austria:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

argentina:

80-90 km/h

austria:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

argentina:

austria:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

argentina:

N/A

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

argentina:

Yes

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

Signals

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	Argentina	Austria
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Argentina	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Signal when entering and exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	German; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangular with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

argentina:

Not used in Argentina

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

argentina:

Signal when exiting

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

argentina:

Spanish; symbols are standard

austria:

German; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

argentina:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

austria:

Triangular with red border

Turns

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	Argentina		Austria
Right Turn On Red	Usually not allowed unless indicated by a sign		Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

Right Turn On Red

argentina:

Usually not allowed unless indicated by a sign

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

U- Turns Allowed

argentina:

Varies by locality; check for signs

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

Documentation

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	Argentina	Austria
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with an International Driving Permit	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with an International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required	Yes, proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

argentina:

Accepted with an International Driving Permit

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

argentina:

Accepted with an International Driving Permit

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

argentina:

Required

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

argentina:

Displayed on windshield

austria:

Displayed on license plate

Road Etiquette

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	Argentina		Austria
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use in some areas		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

argentina:

Frequent use in some areas

austria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Argentina	Austria
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.01%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.01%
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial; varies by offense

Limits: Professional Drivers

argentina:

0.00%

austria:

0.01%

Limits: Underage Drivers

argentina:

0.00%

austria:

0.01%

Enforcement: Fines

argentina:

Varies; can be substantial

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

Emergency Services

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	Argentina	Austria
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	101	133
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or ACA	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

Contact: General Emergency

argentina:

911

austria:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

argentina:

101

austria:

133

Contact: Roadside Assistance

argentina:

Check with your insurance provider or ACA

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

Penalties And Fines

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	Argentina	Austria
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply	Fines apply, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	Fines apply, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Sometimes; fines can also be paid later	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 14 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

argentina:

Varies; can be substantial

austria:

Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

argentina:

Fines apply

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

argentina:

Fines apply

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

argentina:

Sometimes; fines can also be paid later

austria:

Common

Payment: Deadline

argentina:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay