Driving Differences: Armenia vs. Austria Explained

When exploring the driving landscapes of Armenia and Austria, distinct variations emerge that every traveler should recognize. From speed limits to traffic protocols, these differences underscore the importance of adapting to local regulations. Understanding these nuances can significantly enhance road safety and ensure a smoother experience while navigating through each country's unique driving environment.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in armenia is 60

1.336 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for armenia is 1.336 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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	Armenia	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 'BUS'; often with road signs.	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

armenia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

austria:

Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

armenia:

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

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

Overtaking: On Right

armenia:

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

armenia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

armenia:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

austria:

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

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

armenia:

N/A

austria:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

armenia:

austria:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

armenia:

N/A

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Armenia	Austria
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	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	Common	Common; fines may also be mailed.

Urban Areas: Standard

armenia:

40-60 km/h

austria:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

armenia:

20 km/h

austria:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

armenia:

90 km/h

austria:

100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

armenia:

90 km/h

austria:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

armenia:

70 km/h

austria:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

armenia:

110 km/h

austria:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

armenia:

90 km/h

austria:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

armenia:

90 km/h

austria:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

armenia:

austria:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

armenia:

N/A

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

armenia:

Common

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

Signals

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	Armenia	Austria
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Armenia	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Signal when entering and exiting
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Armenian; symbols are standard	German; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red border	Triangular with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

armenia:

Not used in Armenia

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

armenia:

Signal when exiting

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

armenia:

Unnecessary use discouraged

austria:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

armenia:

Armenian; symbols are standard

austria:

German; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

armenia:

Triangular-shaped with red border

austria:

Triangular with red border

Turns

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	Armenia		Austria
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

Right Turn On Red

armenia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

U- Turns Allowed

armenia:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

Documentation

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

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

armenia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

armenia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

armenia:

Annual inspection required

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

armenia:

Displayed on windshield or license plate

austria:

Displayed on license plate

Road Etiquette

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	Armenia		Austria
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

armenia:

Pull over and stop if necessary

austria:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Armenia	Austria
Limits: General Drivers	0.04%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.01%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.01%
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial; varies by offense

Limits: General Drivers

armenia:

0.04%

austria:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

armenia:

0.02%

austria:

0.01%

Limits: Underage Drivers

armenia:

0.00%

austria:

0.01%

Enforcement: Fines

armenia:

Varies; can be substantial

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

Emergency Services

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	Armenia	Austria
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	104	133
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

Contact: General Emergency

armenia:

911

austria:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

armenia:

104

austria:

133

Contact: Roadside Assistance

armenia:

Check with your insurance provider

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

Penalties And Fines

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	Armenia	Austria
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines and points on license	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Varies; fines apply	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines applied	Fines apply, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines applied, points on license	Fines apply, points on license
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 14 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

armenia:

Varies; fines and points on license

austria:

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

Common Fines: Seat Belts

armenia:

Varies; fines apply

austria:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

armenia:

Fines applied

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

armenia:

Fines applied, points on license

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

Payment: Deadline

armenia:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay