Side-by-side comparison
Austria vs Poland driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Austria and Poland.
| Rule | Austria | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 20 / 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 100 km/h | 90 / 100 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 130 km/h | 120 / 140 km/h |
| Standard drivers | < 0.5 mg/ml | < 0.2 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.1 mg/ml | < 0.2 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.1 mg/ml | < 0.2 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Mandatory for motorcycles and mopeds | Mandatory all day |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory in winter road conditions | Not stated in the standardized source |
| Mandatory equipment | first-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vest | fire extinguisher, warning triangle |
| 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.
Poland
Typical passenger-car speed limits: 20 km/h applies in residential areas; 100 km/h applies on single-carriageway expressways or qualifying dual carriageways; 120/140 km/h are dual-carriageway expressway/motorway limits.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.