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Speed Limits and Control
- 1/13The general speed limit in urban areas.
In towns and cities the maximum allowed speed for most vehicles is 50 kilometers per hour unless a specific sign indicates a different limit. This rule promotes safety in populated areas.
The general speed limit in rural areas for cars.
Outside of urban areas and not on expressways or motorways the maximum speed permitted for standard cars vans and motorcycles is 100 kilometers per hour.
The general speed limit on expressways for cars.
Expressways in Austria typically have a maximum speed limit of 100 kilometers per hour for standard vehicles. This allows for faster travel than rural roads.
The general speed limit on motorways for cars.
For cars vans and motorcycles the standard maximum speed on Austrian motorways is 130 kilometers per hour. This is the highest general speed limit.
The reduced speed limit on some motorways during night hours (10 p.m. to 5 a.m.).
On certain motorways the speed limit between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. is reduced to 110 kilometers per hour. This is often for noise reduction or safety during lower visibility.
The speed limit on motorways when using snow chains during winter conditions.
When snow chains are fitted the maximum speed on motorways under winter conditions can be lowered to 50 kilometers per hour. This ensures safety given the reduced traction and control with chains.
The speed limit on motorways with snow tires during winter conditions.
With proper snow tires fitted on motorways under winter conditions the speed limit can be 100 kilometers per hour. Snow tires provide better grip than summer tires in cold weather.
The speed limit for cars and vans with light trailers less than 750 kg on motorways.
For lighter trailer combinations the speed limit remains 100 kilometers per hour on motorways. This maintains consistency with expressways and rural roads for safer towing.
The speed limit for cars and vans with heavy trailers over 750 kg on rural areas expressways and motorways.
Heavier trailers require a lower speed limit for safety and stability. A maximum of 80 kilometers per hour applies to these combinations on faster roads.
The speed limit for heavy goods vehicles over 3.5 t in rural areas.
For larger trucks the speed limit on rural roads is 70 kilometers per hour. This lower limit accounts for their size weight and braking distances.
The speed limit for heavy goods vehicles over 3.5 t on expressways and motorways.
On expressways and motorways the maximum speed for heavy goods vehicles is 80 kilometers per hour. This is to manage their impact on traffic flow and safety at higher speeds.
The speed limit for buses in rural areas.
Buses are restricted to 80 kilometers per hour in rural areas. This helps ensure passenger safety and control for larger vehicles on these roads.
The speed limit for buses on expressways and motorways.
On expressways and motorways buses are allowed to travel up to 100 kilometers per hour. This limit balances travel efficiency with safety for public transport.