Driving in Austria vs. Myanmar: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Austria and Myanmar, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that can significantly impact safety on the journey. From lane markings and speed limits to alcohol tolerance, understanding these variations is crucial for a secure driving experience abroad. Join us as we explore the essential contrasts and prepare you for a safe adventure in these two diverse countries.

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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	Myanmar
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.	Marks the 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 Left	Yes	No, overtaking is on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.	Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	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.

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

myanmar:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Left

austria:

Yes

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

austria:

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

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

austria:

Use rightmost lane.

myanmar:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

myanmar:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

austria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

austria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

myanmar:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

austria:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

myanmar:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

myanmar:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Myanmar
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	70 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

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

myanmar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

myanmar:

50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

myanmar:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

austria:

100 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

myanmar:

70 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

myanmar:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

myanmar:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

myanmar:

Yes

Signals

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	Austria	Myanmar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.	Not used in Myanmar
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	Burmese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

myanmar:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Documentation

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	Austria	Myanmar
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, proof may be required	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

myanmar:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Austria		Myanmar
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use, more common in cities
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Move to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

austria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

austria:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Austria	Myanmar
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Less common; often during festivals
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Varies by severity; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can lead to arrest and fines

Limits: General Drivers

austria:

0.05%

myanmar:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

myanmar:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

myanmar:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

austria:

Can result in license suspension

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

Emergency Services

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	Austria	Myanmar
Contact: General Emergency	112	199
Contact: Traffic Police	133	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)	Available through some insurance providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

austria:

112

myanmar:

199

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

myanmar:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Myanmar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Fine enforced; mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Fines for usage while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Fines applied for violations
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; else must be paid at office
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

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

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

myanmar:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay