Driving Differences: Austria vs. Azerbaijan Explained

When exploring the roads of Austria and Azerbaijan, understanding their distinctive driving regulations is vital for a safe journey. Key differences emerge in lane markings, speed limits, and alcohol regulations. From Austria's strict bus lane usage to Azerbaijan's unique traffic light practices, knowing these contrasts can greatly enhance your travel experience and ensure peace of mind on the highways.

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RIGHT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in austria is 86

1.628 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for austria is 1.628 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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	Austria	Azerbaijan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.	Marks the center on undivided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.	In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.	Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Often designated for buses and public transport.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

austria:

Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.

azerbaijan:

Marks the center on undivided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

azerbaijan:

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

Overtaking: On Right

austria:

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

azerbaijan:

In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

azerbaijan:

Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

azerbaijan:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

austria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

austria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

azerbaijan:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

austria:

azerbaijan:

Limited

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

austria:

N/A

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

Speeds Limits

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

Urban Areas: Standard

austria:

50 km/h

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

austria:

30 km/h

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

austria:

100 km/h

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

azerbaijan:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Austria		Azerbaijan
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light		Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Austria	Azerbaijan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, proof may be required	Annual technical inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Provided upon successful inspection

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

Road Etiquette

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	Austria		Azerbaijan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

austria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

azerbaijan:

Moderate use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Austria	Azerbaijan
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.03%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Occasional; fines and penalties apply
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

austria:

0.05%

azerbaijan:

0.03%

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

azerbaijan:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Austria		Azerbaijan
Contact: Traffic Police	133		102
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)		Call your insurance provider or local service

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

azerbaijan:

102

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Azerbaijan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Significant fines
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Significant fines, possible license points
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Significant fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

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

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

azerbaijan:

Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay