Side-by-side comparison

Austria vs Italy driving rules

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

Rule Austria Italy
Built-up areas50 km/h50 km/h
Outside built-up areas100 km/h90 km/h
Motorways / expressways130 km/h130 km/h
Standard drivers< 0.5 mg/ml0.5 mg/ml
Novice drivers0.1 mg/ml0.0 mg/ml
Professional drivers0.1 mg/ml0.0 mg/ml
Daytime lightsMandatory for motorcycles and mopedsMandatory all day
Winter tyres / equipmentMandatory in winter road conditionsMandatory
Mandatory equipmentfirst-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vestreflective vest, warning 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.

Italy

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.