Driving Safety: Austria vs. Cuba - Key Differences Explained

Discover the key distinctions in road regulations and driving practices between Austria and Cuba. From lane usage and speed limits to traffic signals and documentation requirements, this comparison reveals how these two countries prioritize traveler safety and efficiency on their roads. Prepare for a journey that highlights the essential driving nuances for your next adventure abroad!

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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	Cuba
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.	Not typical; follow local rules and signs.
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 5	List length: 4
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use the rightmost lane.
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
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Rare
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Bicycles may share the road with motor vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Road signs or painted indicators where applicable.
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.

cuba:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

cuba:

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.

cuba:

Not typical; follow local rules and signs.

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

austria:

List length: 5

cuba:

List length: 4

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

austria:

Use rightmost lane.

cuba:

Use the rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

cuba:

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

cuba:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

cuba:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

cuba:

Rare

Cycle Lanes: Usage

austria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

cuba:

Bicycles may share the road with motor vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

austria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

cuba:

Road signs or painted indicators where applicable.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

cuba:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

cuba:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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

Urban Areas: Standard

austria:

50 km/h

cuba:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

austria:

30 km/h

cuba:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

cuba:

60-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

cuba:

60-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

cuba:

50-70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

cuba:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

austria:

100 km/h

cuba:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

cuba:

80-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

cuba:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

cuba:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

austria:

Yes

cuba:

Rare

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

cuba:

Common; enforced by traffic police

Signals

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	Austria	Cuba
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.	Not used in Cuba
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

cuba:

Not used in Cuba

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

cuba:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

cuba:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

cuba:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

cuba:

Varies by area, check for local signs

Documentation

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	Austria	Cuba
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 inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	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

cuba:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

cuba:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

cuba:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

cuba:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

cuba:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Austria		Cuba
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		More frequent use than in some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

austria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

cuba:

More frequent use than in some countries

Alcohol

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	Austria	Cuba
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

cuba:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

cuba:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

cuba:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

cuba:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Austria	Cuba
Contact: General Emergency	112	106
Contact: Traffic Police	133	106
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)	Varies by provider; national lines may apply
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

austria:

112

cuba:

106

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

cuba:

106

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

cuba:

Varies by provider; national lines may apply

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

cuba:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

cuba:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Cuba
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; typically $10 to $100 equivalent, local currency
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Fine equivalent varies, local currency
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Fine equivalent varies, local currency
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Fine equivalent varies, local currency
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Common; usually paid directly to officers
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically a few weeks to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

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

cuba:

Varies; typically $10 to $100 equivalent, local currency

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

cuba:

Fine equivalent varies, local currency

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

cuba:

Fine equivalent varies, local currency

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

cuba:

Fine equivalent varies, local currency

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

cuba:

Common; usually paid directly to officers

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

cuba:

Varies; typically a few weeks to pay