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25. The maximum allowed blood alcohol content is 0.5 ppm. The violation of this rule will result in a fine from 200 to 5,800 euro. The cancellation of the driving license is a typical additional punishment for this violation.
26. Motorists with the driving experience of less than two years should be extremely cautious when consuming alcoholic beverages. For them, the maximum allowed blood alcohol content is 0.1 ppm.
27. Drivers are not allowed to use and carry in-car radar detectors, as well as other gadgets of this type. Failure to comply with the established speed limit is considered one of the most serious traffic violations.
Renting a Car in Austria - Recommendations
If you need a car with an automatic transmission, it is recommended to book it in advance. Cars with automatic transmissions are often sparse in Austria, so the rental confirmation may take a longer period.
When selecting a specific model for traveling throughout Austria, we recommend to take into consideration some practical apects. If you are going to drive mostly in the cities, then a car of a small size is preferable, while for long distance trips (and trips in the mountains) we recommend to choose a larger and more powerful car.
Prior your car retrun, please clean the salon from a garbage, and do not forget to take away all your belongings from the passenger compartment.
At the car return time, please ask the officer to make a visual inspection of the vehicle for defects and to sign the acceptance report. Keep the invoice and the acceptance report for next few months.
For a car rental options in Austria, we advise you to check OrangeSmile.com actual offers in the orange search form at the top. We guarantee that you would not be able to find better rates anywhere else!
29. According to local regulations, drivers must move with lower beams turned on regardless of the time of the day and weather conditions. Drivers should be particularly cautious when driving on mountain roads, where adverse weather conditions are often the reason for poor visibility.
30. Traffic jams are usual for big cities, but you may also encounter them on main roads and even highways. If there is a heavy traffic on the road, drivers are required to keep the left lane free. On some parts of roads cars are allowed to move on the roadside, but the high-speed corridor must always remain free. The illegal use of high-speed corridor may result in a fine of 2,180 euro.
31. In case of a sudden breakdown every car driver can seek help of the emergency services. The OAMTS service can be accessed by dialing the number 120, and in order to call the ARBO service deal 123. In case of a traffic accident, the police can be called by dialing 133, and the number of the ambulance service is 144.
32. In the period from early November to mid-April, drivers are required to use winter tires. Snow chains can only be used if you need to drive on roads covered with snow or ice.
34. In Austria, you will find many picturesque roads that are perfect for leisure car trips. Großglockner High Alpine Road is considered the most famous and beautiful mountain road in the country. The road is laid through the territory of the Hohe Tauern National Park. That road is a true serpentine with 36 turns, and its total length is 47.8 km. The landscape that opens while traveling on the mountain road is incredibly beautiful.
35. Großglockner High Alpine Road is open to motorists during the period from May to October. You will need to pay to be able to use the road. The ticket, which gives the right to use the road during one day, costs approximately 32 euro. The exact price of the ticket depends on the time of purchase.
36. Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road is a no less picturesque alpine trail. This road connects the Austrian Ötztal valley with the Italian Passeier valley. Travelers are allowed to drive on the road in the period from June to October. The toll for an average car is approximately 14 euro (one way ticket).
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