Side-by-side comparison
Austria vs Germany driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Austria and Germany.
| Rule | Austria | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 100 km/h | 100 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 130 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | < 0.5 mg/ml | 0.5 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.1 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.1 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Mandatory for motorcycles and mopeds | Not stated in the standardized source |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory in winter road conditions | Mandatory |
| Mandatory equipment | first-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vest | first-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vest |
| Low-emission zones | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Fines and enforcement | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |
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.
Germany
Typical passenger-car speed limits: 130 km/h is advisory (Richtgeschwindigkeit); motorway sections without a posted limit are unrestricted.
Winter tyres / equipment: The source states that winter tyres are mandatory but gives no dates or conditions.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.