Driving in Austria vs. Kuwait: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Austria and Kuwait, drivers encounter notable variances in regulations and practices. Key distinctions include Austria's robust lane designs, variable speed limits, and stricter alcohol regulations compared to Kuwait's more lenient approach. Understanding these contrasts is vital for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey in each country.

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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	Kuwait
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 commonly practiced.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.	Reserved for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	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.

kuwait:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

kuwait:

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.

kuwait:

Not commonly practiced.

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

kuwait:

Reserved for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

kuwait:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

kuwait:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

austria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

kuwait:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

austria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

kuwait:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

kuwait:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

kuwait:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Kuwait
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	45-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	45 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	80-120 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	70-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	120 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: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may also be mailed.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

austria:

50 km/h

kuwait:

45-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

austria:

30 km/h

kuwait:

45 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

kuwait:

80-120 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

kuwait:

70-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

kuwait:

120 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

kuwait:

80-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

kuwait:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

kuwait:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

kuwait:

Yes

Signals

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	Austria	Kuwait
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
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	Arabic; English is commonly used alongside Arabic
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangular-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

kuwait:

Not used

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

kuwait:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

kuwait:

Arabic; English is commonly used alongside Arabic

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

kuwait:

Triangular-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Austria		Kuwait
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light		Prohibited unless signs allow
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

kuwait:

Prohibited unless signs allow

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

kuwait:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Austria	Kuwait
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	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on the vehicle
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

kuwait:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

kuwait:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

kuwait:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

kuwait:

Displayed on the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

kuwait:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

kuwait:

Not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Austria	Kuwait
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Less common
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Significant fines and legal consequences
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for severe offenses	Possible for any alcohol consumption while driving

Limits: General Drivers

austria:

0.05%

kuwait:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

kuwait:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

kuwait:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

kuwait:

Less common

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

kuwait:

Significant fines and legal consequences

Enforcement: Imprisonment

austria:

Possible for severe offenses

kuwait:

Possible for any alcohol consumption while driving

Emergency Services

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	Austria	Kuwait
Contact: Traffic Police	133	112
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: Traffic Police

austria:

133

kuwait:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

kuwait:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

kuwait:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

kuwait:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Kuwait
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; may include points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Very severe penalties for any alcohol
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Fines applicable
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Fines applicable
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Fines and points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes, possible
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically within 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

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

kuwait:

Varies; may include points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

austria:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

kuwait:

Very severe penalties for any alcohol

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

kuwait:

Fines applicable

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

kuwait:

Fines applicable

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

kuwait:

Fines and points on license

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

kuwait:

Yes, possible

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

kuwait:

Varies; typically within 30 days