Those who exceed the permissible top speed by more than 30 kilometres per hour can be fined at least 150 euros instead of the previous 70. Those who drive more than 40 kilometres per hour faster in residential areas or more than 50 kilometres per hour outwith urban areas can be fined at least 300 instead of 150 euros.
According to Austrian Transport Minister Leonore Gewessler, the country has a big problem with drivers speeding:
“With (a speed of – the ed.) 110 in the 30s zone, with 250 on the motorway , the vehicle becomes a weapon. There will be much tougher penalties and consequences in the future. “
The increase in fines in Austria should now ensure more safety in road traffic. From September 1st, the following fines will be imposed on drivers who disregard the applicable speed limits:
Speed limits for passenger cars in Austria
- Built-up areas: 50 km / h
- Carriageways: 100 km / h
- Motorways: 130 km / h
Speed limits for HGVs in Austria
| Built-up areas | Single carriageways | Double carriageways | Motorways | |
| Lorries and vehicles over 3.5 t and articulated buses | 50 km / h | 70 km / h | 80 km / h | 80 km / h |
| + with a light trailer | 50 km / h | 70 km / h | 80 km / h | 80 km / h |
| + with a heavy trailer | 50 km / h | 70 km / h | 80 km / h | 80 km / h |
| Lorries over 7.5t during the night | 50 km / h | 60 km / h | 60km / h | 60 km / h |
| Large livestock transport | 50 km / h | 70 km / h | 80 km / h | 80 km / h |
| Long goods transport | 50 km / h | 50 km / h | 80 km / h | 80 km / h |