Settling In 99on freeways, 50 km/h in built-up areas and 30 km/h in
residential areas.
Mobile phone use is only allowed with a hands-free headset
or loud speaker.
Drunken driving (the permissible alcohol limit is 0.5 per
cent) is punishable and can lead to confiscation of your
driving licence.
What to Bring with You in the Car
The following are extremely important items that you
should have at all times, either on your person or in
the car:
Driver’s licence—on your person.
Car registration (Zulassungsschein)—on your person. Be
careful not to leave this in the car or glove compartment.
Thieves can register your car, and insurance companies
may invalidate your theft claim.
Automobile inspection sticker (Pickerl), plus
documentation showing that this annual test has
been performed. (The documentation, which is carried
with you at all times, is required in order to show what
minor damages need repair.)
Country identification sticker (Internationales
Autokennzeichnen).
Road tax sticker (Vignette). Must be displayed while
travelling on expressways or freeways.
Insurance papers.
Radio registration.
First aid kit.
Red reflective warning triangle (Pannendreieck).
Fog lights. Use only when visibility is low—turn them
off when visibility improves or risk paying a fine.
Reflective warning clothing must be worn in case of
accident or breakdown. Failure to wear this clothing
may result in a fine.