Austria vs Montenegro: Driving Differences Explored

Driving in Austria and Montenegro presents unique challenges and regulations that travelers should understand for a safe journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane markings, and traffic signal usage. While Austria emphasizes stricter speed regulations, Montenegro allows for more flexibility in turns, making it essential for drivers to familiarize themselves with each country's specific rules.

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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	Montenegro
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.	Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.
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.

montenegro:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

montenegro:

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.

montenegro:

Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

montenegro:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

montenegro:

Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

austria:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

montenegro:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

montenegro:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Montenegro
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	80 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: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	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	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may also be mailed.	Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

montenegro:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

montenegro:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

montenegro:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

montenegro:

Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Signals

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	Austria	Montenegro
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.	Not used in Montenegro
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	Montenegrin; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

montenegro:

Not used in Montenegro

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

montenegro:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

montenegro:

Montenegrin; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

montenegro:

Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Turns

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	Austria		Montenegro
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		Sometimes allowed, check for signs

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

montenegro:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

montenegro:

Sometimes allowed, check for signs

Documentation

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	Austria	Montenegro
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, proof may be required	Yes, periodic inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on windshield

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

montenegro:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

montenegro:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

montenegro:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

montenegro:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Austria		Montenegro
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Use common but regulated

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

austria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

montenegro:

Use common but regulated

Alcohol

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	Austria	Montenegro
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.03%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

austria:

0.05%

montenegro:

0.03%

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

montenegro:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

montenegro:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

montenegro:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

montenegro:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Austria		Montenegro
Contact: Traffic Police	133		122
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)		Available from several organizations; check locally

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

montenegro:

122

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

montenegro:

Available from several organizations; check locally

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Montenegro
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Fines apply, amount varies
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Common for minor offenses
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Usually within 8 days

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

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

montenegro:

Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

montenegro:

Common for minor offenses

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

montenegro:

Usually within 8 days