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Driving — Austria
What travelers need to know about driving in Austria. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
Short answer
Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appDriving in Austria: allowed only under specific conditions.
CONDITIONAL
A US license needs an International Driving Permit (or official translation) to drive in Austria; motorways require a vignette sticker, and winter tires are mandatory Nov 1–Apr 15 in winter conditions (driving without voids insurance).
EUR 120 on-the-spot for missing vignette; substantial fines for no winter tires; strict DUI penalties.
§ US State Dept — AustriaVerified Jul 5, 2026
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