Austria vs Greece: Navigating Driving Differences

When exploring the roads of Austria and Greece, it's essential to understand the distinctive regulations and practices that govern vehicle operation. From speed limits and lane markings to alcohol restrictions and penalties, each country presents unique challenges for travelers. This comparison highlights critical contrasts to ensure your journey remains safe and enjoyable.

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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	Greece
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: Usage	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	Not applicable

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

austria:

Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.

greece:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

greece:

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.

greece:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

greece:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

austria:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

greece:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

greece:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Greece
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	80 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	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may also be mailed.	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

greece:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

greece:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

greece:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

greece:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

greece:

Not used in Greece

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

greece:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

austria:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

greece:

Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

greece:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

greece:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Austria		Greece
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 locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

greece:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

greece:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Austria	Greece
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	Accepted; International Driving Permit not 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	Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on license plate or windshield

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

greece:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

greece:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

greece:

Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

greece:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Alcohol

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	Austria	Greece
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; police may set up roadblocks
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

greece:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

greece:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

greece:

Common; police may set up roadblocks

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

greece:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

austria:

Can result in license suspension

greece:

Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Emergency Services

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	Austria		Greece
Contact: Traffic Police	133		100
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)		10400 for ELPA assistance

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

greece:

100

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

greece:

10400 for ELPA assistance

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Greece
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; €40 to €700, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	€350, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	€100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	€350, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically 10 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

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

greece:

Varies; €40 to €700, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

greece:

€350, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

greece:

€100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

greece:

€350, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

greece:

Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

greece:

Varies; typically 10 days to pay