Austria vs Netherlands: Key Driving Differences Explained

Explore the intriguing contrasts in road regulations between Austria and the Netherlands. From lane markings to speed limits, these two countries exhibit unique approaches to vehicular governance. Discover how rules on overtaking, traffic signaling, and alcohol limits can impact your journey, ensuring a safer driving experience abroad.

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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	Netherlands
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.	Not commonly used in the Netherlands, replaced by solid white lines on the road edges.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.	Not typically used; centerlines are usually white.
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: 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 'BUS', 'LIJNBUS' or 'TAXI'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and often distinct red coloring.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

austria:

Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.

netherlands:

Not commonly used in the Netherlands, replaced by solid white lines on the road edges.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

netherlands:

Not typically used; centerlines are usually white.

Overtaking: On Right

austria:

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

netherlands:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

netherlands:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

netherlands:

Labeled 'BUS', 'LIJNBUS' or 'TAXI'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

austria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

netherlands:

Bicycle symbols and often distinct red coloring.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

austria:

N/A

netherlands:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Netherlands
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	100-130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may also be mailed.	Yes, but fines are often mailed after citation

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

netherlands:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

netherlands:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

netherlands:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

netherlands:

100-130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

austria:

100 km/h

netherlands:

80-100 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

netherlands:

Yes, but fines are often mailed after citation

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

netherlands:

Not used in Netherlands

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

netherlands:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

netherlands:

Dutch; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

netherlands:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Austria		Netherlands
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light		Not allowed unless a green arrow is present
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it		Usually prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

netherlands:

Not allowed unless a green arrow is present

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

netherlands:

Usually prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs

Documentation

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	Austria	Netherlands
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	Accepted; International Driving Permit not necessary
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for up to 185 days if accompanied by an International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, proof may be required	Periodic technical inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	No sticker used; information in vehicle registration
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

netherlands:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not necessary

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

netherlands:

Accepted for up to 185 days if accompanied by an International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

netherlands:

Periodic technical inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

netherlands:

No sticker used; information in vehicle registration

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

netherlands:

Recommended

Alcohol

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	Austria	Netherlands
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; checkpoints used
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Can be substantial, and may lead to license suspension

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

netherlands:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

netherlands:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

netherlands:

Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

netherlands:

Can be substantial, and may lead to license suspension

Roundabouts

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	Austria		Netherlands
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		No signal required unless exiting immediately

Signaling: Entering

austria:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

netherlands:

No signal required unless exiting immediately

Emergency Services

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	Austria	Netherlands
Contact: Traffic Police	133	Call 112 for police assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)	Check with your insurance provider or ANWB
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

netherlands:

Call 112 for police assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

netherlands:

Check with your insurance provider or ANWB

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

netherlands:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Netherlands
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; can be significant, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Fines apply, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; fines also typically paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; payment within specified period required

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

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

netherlands:

Varies; can be significant, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

netherlands:

Fines apply, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

netherlands:

Possible; fines also typically paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

netherlands:

Varies; payment within specified period required