Driving in Austria vs. North Macedonia: Key Differences

When exploring the roads of Austria and North Macedonia, understanding the variations in traffic regulations and practices is crucial for a safe journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane markings, and penalties that can impact your travel experience. This comparison will guide you in navigating these unique driving environments effectively.

austrianorth macedonia

RIGHT

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	North macedonia
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.	Not typically allowed in North Macedonia.
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' or with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and marked paths.
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.

north macedonia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

north macedonia:

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.

north macedonia:

Not typically allowed in North Macedonia.

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

north macedonia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

north macedonia:

Labeled 'BUS' or with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

austria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

north macedonia:

Bicycle symbols and marked paths.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

austria:

N/A

north macedonia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

north macedonia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

north macedonia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	North macedonia
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	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	120 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

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

north macedonia:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

north macedonia:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

north macedonia:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

north macedonia:

120 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

north macedonia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

north macedonia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

north macedonia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

north macedonia:

Yes

Signals

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	Austria	North macedonia
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.	Prepare to go
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Prohibited in urban areas at night
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking	To warn other drivers of your presence
Headlight Flash: Prohibited Usage	Not to be used to signal other messages	Not to signal other messages
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	Macedonian; standard symbols
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

north macedonia:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

north macedonia:

Prepare to go

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

north macedonia:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

austria:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

north macedonia:

Prohibited in urban areas at night

Headlight Flash: Usage

austria:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

north macedonia:

To warn other drivers of your presence

Headlight Flash: Prohibited Usage

austria:

Not to be used to signal other messages

north macedonia:

Not to signal other messages

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

north macedonia:

Macedonian; standard symbols

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

north macedonia:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Austria		North macedonia
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light		Prohibited unless specified by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it		Allowed when not prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

north macedonia:

Prohibited unless specified by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

north macedonia:

Allowed when not prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Austria	North macedonia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	Accepted for short visits; 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	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on the windshield

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

north macedonia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

north macedonia:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

north macedonia:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

north macedonia:

Displayed on the windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Austria		North macedonia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Common practice

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

austria:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

north macedonia:

Common practice

Alcohol

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	Austria	North macedonia
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Conducted at checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Can be substantial

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

north macedonia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

north macedonia:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

north macedonia:

Conducted at checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

north macedonia:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Austria		North macedonia
Contact: Traffic Police	133		192
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)		Contact local service providers

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

north macedonia:

192

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

north macedonia:

Contact local service providers

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	North macedonia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; 30 to 300 EUR, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	50 EUR
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	40 EUR
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	250 EUR, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes, often required
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically within 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

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

north macedonia:

Varies; 30 to 300 EUR, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

north macedonia:

50 EUR

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

north macedonia:

40 EUR

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

north macedonia:

250 EUR, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

north macedonia:

Yes, often required

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

north macedonia:

Varies; typically within 15 days to pay