Driving in Austria vs. Cambodia: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the distinct road rules and regulations of Austria and Cambodia, drivers will uncover intriguing contrasts that reflect each nation's unique culture. From speed limits and overtaking practices to vehicle documentation and traffic signals, understanding these variations is vital for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey abroad. Prepare for your next adventure with this essential comparison!

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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	Cambodia
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 on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	N/A
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.

cambodia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

cambodia:

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.

cambodia:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

cambodia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

cambodia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

cambodia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

austria:

N/A

cambodia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

cambodia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

cambodia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Cambodia
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80 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

Urban Areas: Standard

austria:

50 km/h

cambodia:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

cambodia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

cambodia:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

cambodia:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

cambodia:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

austria:

100 km/h

cambodia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

cambodia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

cambodia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

cambodia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

cambodia:

Yes

Signals

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	Austria	Cambodia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.	N/A
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	Khmer and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

cambodia:

N/A

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

cambodia:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

cambodia:

Khmer and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

cambodia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

cambodia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

cambodia:

Varies, check for signs

Documentation

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	Austria	Cambodia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, proof may be required	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on the vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

cambodia:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

cambodia:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

cambodia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

cambodia:

Displayed on the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

cambodia:

Recommended but not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

cambodia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Austria		Cambodia
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use as means of communication

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

austria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

cambodia:

Frequent use as means of communication

Alcohol

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	Austria	Cambodia
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; checkpoints used
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Strict and substantial

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

cambodia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

cambodia:

0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

cambodia:

Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

cambodia:

Strict and substantial

Emergency Services

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	Austria	Cambodia
Contact: General Emergency	112	119
Contact: Traffic Police	133	117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

austria:

112

cambodia:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

cambodia:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

cambodia:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Cambodia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Varies; penalties applied
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Varies; penalties applied
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Varies; substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes, on the spot payment
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically within a specified period

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

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

cambodia:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

cambodia:

Varies; substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

cambodia:

Yes, on the spot payment

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

cambodia:

Varies; typically within a specified period