Driving in Austria vs. Monaco: Key Safety Differences

When driving abroad, understanding the distinct regulations and practices is crucial for ensuring safety. This comparison highlights the notable variances between Austria and Monaco. From lane markings to speed limits and alcohol regulations, drivers must be aware of these key contrasts to navigate with confidence and compliance.

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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	Monaco
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.	Allowed if traffic conditions permit.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited, mostly on main roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.	Predominantly for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled ‘BUS’.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with small vehicles or buses.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	Standard speed limits apply

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

austria:

Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Overtaking: On Right

austria:

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

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

Bus Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

monaco:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

austria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

austria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

monaco:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Monaco
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	N/A
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	N/A
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	Standard speed limits apply
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may also be mailed.	Common for traffic violations

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Buses And Vans

austria:

100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

monaco:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

Signals

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	Austria	Monaco
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.	Rare in Monaco, usually not used
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

austria:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

monaco:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

monaco:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Austria		Monaco
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it		Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

monaco:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Documentation

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	Austria	Monaco
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, proof may be required	Required annually; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on the vehicle windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Alcohol

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	Austria	Monaco
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Can be substantial; varies by severity

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

monaco:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

monaco:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Austria	Monaco
Contact: General Emergency	112	112 or 18
Contact: Traffic Police	133	Local police also available on 911 using GSM
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)	Available through service providers or insurance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

austria:

112

monaco:

112 or 18

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Monaco
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Fine applies if not used
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Substantial fines issued
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	High fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; varies
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically must be settled soon

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

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

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

monaco:

High fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

monaco:

Possible; varies

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon