Driving Differences: Austria vs. Lebanon Uncovered

When comparing the road regulations of Austria and Lebanon, notable distinctions emerge that can significantly impact your travel experience. From lane markings and speed limits to vehicle documentation requirements, understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey. Dive into the specifics to prepare for your driving adventure in these two unique nations.

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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	Lebanon
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.	Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.	Used as a separation line in some areas.
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
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.

lebanon:

Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

lebanon:

Used as a separation line in some areas.

Overtaking: On Right

austria:

Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.

lebanon:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

lebanon:

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

lebanon:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

lebanon:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

lebanon:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

austria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

lebanon:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

austria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

lebanon:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

lebanon:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

lebanon:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Lebanon
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	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	50-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80-100 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

lebanon:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

austria:

30 km/h

lebanon:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

austria:

100 km/h

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

lebanon:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

lebanon:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

lebanon:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

lebanon:

Yes

Signals

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	Austria	Lebanon
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.	Not used in Lebanon
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangle-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

lebanon:

Not used in Lebanon

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

austria:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

lebanon:

Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

lebanon:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

lebanon:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

Turns

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	Austria		Lebanon
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		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Austria	Lebanon
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	International Driving Permit recommended
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, annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

lebanon:

International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

lebanon:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

lebanon:

Yes, annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

lebanon:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

lebanon:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Austria		Lebanon
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

austria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

lebanon:

Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

austria:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

lebanon:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Austria	Lebanon
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common through checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Substantial for violations

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

lebanon:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

lebanon:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

lebanon:

Common through checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

lebanon:

Substantial for violations

Roundabouts

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	Austria		Lebanon
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		Signal when preparing to enter

Signaling: Entering

austria:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

lebanon:

Signal when preparing to enter

Emergency Services

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	Austria	Lebanon
Contact: Traffic Police	133	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)	Varies; consult your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

lebanon:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

lebanon:

Varies; consult your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

lebanon:

Not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Lebanon
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; may lead to substantial fines
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Fines and potential incarceration
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Mandatory for all passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; often paid at stations
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Usually within 15-30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

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

lebanon:

Varies; may lead to substantial fines

Common Fines: Alcohol

austria:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

lebanon:

Fines and potential incarceration

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

lebanon:

Mandatory for all passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

lebanon:

Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

lebanon:

Substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

lebanon:

Possible; often paid at stations

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

lebanon:

Usually within 15-30 days