Driving in Austria vs. Taiwan: Key Differences Explained

When venturing into Austria or Taiwan, understanding the nuances of their driving regulations is essential for a safe journey. Key distinctions include lane markings, speed limits, and alcohol tolerance levels. While Austria emphasizes strict adherence to speed controls, Taiwan's unique traffic signals and turning practices demand attention. Elevate your road awareness with this insightful comparison!

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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	Taiwan
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.	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; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or more occupants during peak times

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

austria:

Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.

taiwan:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

taiwan:

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.

taiwan:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

taiwan:

Reserved for buses; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

taiwan:

Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

austria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

taiwan:

Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

austria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

taiwan:

Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

austria:

taiwan:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

austria:

N/A

taiwan:

Minimum two or more occupants during peak times

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Taiwan
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	50-70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	90-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80-90 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may also be mailed.	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

austria:

50 km/h

taiwan:

40-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

taiwan:

50-70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

taiwan:

90-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

austria:

100 km/h

taiwan:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

taiwan:

80-90 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

taiwan:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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

taiwan:

Not used in Taiwan

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

taiwan:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

taiwan:

Mandarin; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

taiwan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Austria		Taiwan
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		Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

taiwan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

taiwan:

Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Documentation

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	Austria	Taiwan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	International Driving Permit required
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	Yes, periodic inspections mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on license plate or windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

taiwan:

Yes, periodic inspections mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

taiwan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

taiwan:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

taiwan:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Austria		Taiwan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use in busy areas

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

austria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

taiwan:

Frequent use in busy areas

Alcohol

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	Austria	Taiwan
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.03%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common, especially during holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Heavy fines imposed
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fine

Limits: General Drivers

austria:

0.05%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

taiwan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

taiwan:

Common, especially during holidays

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

taiwan:

Heavy fines imposed

Test Refusal

austria:

Can result in license suspension

taiwan:

Can result in license suspension and fine

Emergency Services

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	Austria	Taiwan
Contact: General Emergency	112	119
Contact: Traffic Police	133	Varies by district; inquire locally
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)	Available via insurance or specialized companies
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

austria:

112

taiwan:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

taiwan:

Varies by district; inquire locally

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

taiwan:

Available via insurance or specialized companies

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

taiwan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

taiwan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Taiwan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Steep fines, possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	NT$1,500, points in some cases
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	NT$2,700, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately
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

taiwan:

Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

austria:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

taiwan:

Steep fines, possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

taiwan:

NT$1,500, points in some cases

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

taiwan:

NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

taiwan:

NT$2,700, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

taiwan:

Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

taiwan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay