Driving Differences: Austria vs. Russia Explained

Exploring the contrasts between Austria and Russia reveals fascinating insights into their unique road regulations and safety measures. Key distinctions such as speed limits, lane usage, and alcohol tolerance highlight the diverse driving environments. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure and responsible experience while navigating the roads of these two 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	Russia
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.	Used to separate opposite directions on undivided 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.	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 taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled with specific road signs or markings.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

austria:

Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.

russia:

Used to separate opposite directions on undivided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

russia:

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.

russia:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

russia:

Reserved for buses and taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

russia:

Labeled with specific road signs or markings.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

austria:

N/A

russia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Russia
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	20 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may also be mailed.	Yes; but fines are also mailed

Urban Areas: Standard

austria:

50 km/h

russia:

60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

austria:

30 km/h

russia:

20 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

russia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

russia:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

russia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

austria:

100 km/h

russia:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

russia:

90 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

russia:

Yes; but fines are also mailed

Signals

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	Austria	Russia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.	Not used in Russia
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	Russian; 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.

russia:

Not used in Russia

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

russia:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

russia:

Russian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

russia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Austria		Russia
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		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

russia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

russia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Austria	Russia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, proof may be required	Mandatory and more frequent for older vehicles
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Usually indicated in vehicle documents
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

russia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

russia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

russia:

Mandatory and more frequent for older vehicles

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

russia:

Usually indicated in vehicle documents

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

russia:

Not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Austria	Russia
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.035%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common, especially in cities
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

austria:

0.05%

russia:

0.035%

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

russia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

russia:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

russia:

Common, especially in cities

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

russia:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Austria	Russia
Contact: Traffic Police	133	Check local numbers; 113 is common
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

russia:

Check local numbers; 113 is common

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

russia:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

russia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Russia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; substantial fines
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Fines apply, points in the record
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; however, fines often paid online or by bank transfer
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically a few weeks to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

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

russia:

Varies; substantial fines

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

russia:

Fines apply, points in the record

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

russia:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

russia:

Possible; however, fines often paid online or by bank transfer

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

russia:

Varies; typically a few weeks to pay