Driving in Austria vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Key Differences

When navigating the roads of Austria versus Bosnia and Herzegovina, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices. Key disparities include speed limits, lane markings, and alcohol thresholds, all impacting road safety. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure driving experience in both countries. Prepare for a safer journey by exploring these essential driving contrasts.

austriabosnia and herzegovina

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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	Bosnia and herzegovina
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.	Marks the left edge on divided 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.	Allowed in one-way streets or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols, sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

austria:

Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.

bosnia and herzegovina:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

bosnia and herzegovina:

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.

bosnia and herzegovina:

Allowed in one-way streets or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

bosnia and herzegovina:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

bosnia and herzegovina:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

austria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

bosnia and herzegovina:

Bicycle symbols, sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

austria:

N/A

bosnia and herzegovina:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

bosnia and herzegovina:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

bosnia and herzegovina:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Bosnia and herzegovina
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may also be mailed.	Yes, frequently used

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

bosnia and herzegovina:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

bosnia and herzegovina:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

bosnia and herzegovina:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

bosnia and herzegovina:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

bosnia and herzegovina:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

bosnia and herzegovina:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

bosnia and herzegovina:

Yes, frequently used

Signals

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	Austria	Bosnia and herzegovina
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.	Not used
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unreasonable use prohibited
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking	To warn other drivers of your presence
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian; 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.

bosnia and herzegovina:

Not used

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

bosnia and herzegovina:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

austria:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

bosnia and herzegovina:

Unreasonable use prohibited

Headlight Flash: Usage

austria:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

bosnia and herzegovina:

To warn other drivers of your presence

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

bosnia and herzegovina:

Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

bosnia and herzegovina:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Austria		Bosnia and herzegovina
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light		Usually not allowed unless indicated by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it		Allowed when not prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

bosnia and herzegovina:

Usually not allowed unless indicated by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

bosnia and herzegovina:

Allowed when not prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

bosnia and herzegovina:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit may be required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

bosnia and herzegovina:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

bosnia and herzegovina:

Mandatory annual inspection

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

bosnia and herzegovina:

Displayed on windshield

Alcohol

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	Austria	Bosnia and herzegovina
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.03%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Substantial fines possible
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: General Drivers

austria:

0.05%

bosnia and herzegovina:

0.03%

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

bosnia and herzegovina:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

bosnia and herzegovina:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

bosnia and herzegovina:

Substantial fines possible

Test Refusal

austria:

Can result in license suspension

bosnia and herzegovina:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Emergency Services

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	Austria		Bosnia and herzegovina
Contact: Traffic Police	133		122
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)		Usually provided by insurance

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

bosnia and herzegovina:

122

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

bosnia and herzegovina:

Usually provided by insurance

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Bosnia and herzegovina
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; fines can be significant
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Fines apply, usage prohibited unless hands-free
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Fines applicable
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes, often required
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically within a few weeks

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

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

bosnia and herzegovina:

Varies; fines can be significant

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

bosnia and herzegovina:

Fines apply, usage prohibited unless hands-free

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

bosnia and herzegovina:

Fines applicable

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

bosnia and herzegovina:

Yes, often required

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

bosnia and herzegovina:

Varies; typically within a few weeks