Country information Austria
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| Time zone |
GMT +1 |
| Police: |
133 |
| Ambulance: |
144 |
| Fire Department: |
122 |
| Roadside Assistance: |
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| Phone from: |
+ or 00 |
| Phone to: |
43 |
| Papers: |
Green Insurance Card insurance is not a commitment (except Poland), but is advisable! |
| Traffic laws: |
Foreign travelers entering Austria with a motor vehicle require their national driving licence and a registration certificate.
The national identity symbol of the country must be displayed on the rear of foreign vehicles. It's a pity but you have to pay for the freeway. You have to buy a vignette! |
| Speed limit (inside/outside/motorway): |
50/100/130 |
| Speed limit (with Trailer): |
50/100/100 |
| Alcohol limit: |
0.5 promille |
| Currency: |
Euro |
| Gas: |
Super plus (98 Octane) /Unleaded (91 Octane) /Unleaded (95 Octane) / Diesel /Liquid gas |
| Shops: |
Opening days and hours:
- Mon/Fri 09:00-18:30.
- Sat 09:00-13:00 , some from 9:00-17:00 (in towns and cities)
- Sundays/public holidays: emergency pharmacies, airport shops
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| Voltage/Sockets: |
230 Volt, standard central European sockets |
| Animals: |
Dogs and cats: Official veterinary health certificate or international vaccination certificate necessary. Rabies vaccination at least 30 days and more than 12 months before crossing the border. The certificate must be written in German. |
| Any other business: |
AM-CB transmitter/receiver are forbidden. (Sorry!) |
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