Side-by-side comparison

Austria vs Denmark driving rules

Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Austria and Denmark.

Rule Austria Denmark
Built-up areas50 km/h50 km/h
Outside built-up areas100 km/h80 km/h
Motorways / expressways130 km/h130 km/h
Standard drivers< 0.5 mg/ml0.5 mg/ml
Novice drivers0.1 mg/ml0.5 mg/ml
Professional drivers0.1 mg/ml0.5 mg/ml
Daytime lightsMandatory for motorcycles and mopedsNot stated in the standardized source
Winter tyres / equipmentMandatory in winter road conditionsNot stated in the standardized source
Mandatory equipmentfirst-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vestwarning triangle
Low-emission zonesCheck the current national or local official sourceCheck the current national or local official source
Fines and enforcementCheck the current national or local official sourceCheck the current national or local official source
Emergency number112112

Austria

Daytime lights: Headlamps are mandatory in daylight only for motorcycles and mopeds.

Winter tyres / equipment: For vehicles below 3.5 t, mandatory when the road is covered with snow or ice.

Denmark

This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.