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Are there any differences in traffic rules in this country compared to Ukrainian ones?In Austria:
For more information, please see the government's official information page on vehicle regulations |
Is it possible to drive a car with a Ukrainian driver's license?Yes, there is no need to exchange a Ukrainian driver's license for that of an Austrian driver's license. |
Is it necessary to register the car in the new country of residence?Cars with Ukrainian license plates and Ukrainian registration can be used by displaced persons from Ukraine with right of residence in Austria for one year. After the period of one year, the Ukraine-registered car must be registered in Austria. |
Is it possible to drive a car that has Ukrainian registration, but is registered not to the driver, but to another person? What documents are needed for this?In general, it is possible to drive a Ukraine-registered car that is not registered to the driver. However, the driver should be able to prove that the actual owner of the car has agreed to the use of his/her car (e.g. by issuing a confirmation letter which includes details like the license plate number and the insurance number of the car). Furthermore, the owner of the car should contact the insurance company to avoid coverage gaps in the insurance. |
Is it necessary to insure the car in the host country? Is Ukrainian insurance enough?In Austria you are legally obligated to insure your car. If your car already has a Ukrainian car insurance, you can prove the required insurance via a "green card" issued by the Ukrainian insurer. In such case, the Austrian Insurance Association (Versicherungsverband) will deal with damages covered under your existing car insurance. If you do not own a green card insurance, you need a cross-border insurance, which can be taken out at any Austrian insurance company. |
What is a vignette? Do Ukrainian drivers need to buy it? How and where can they buy it?The period of preferential travel expires on April 30, which means that starting from May 2023, Ukrainians will be obliged to pay the road toll (Vignette). A vignette is a way of charging a usage fee for motorways and express roads. In Austria, a driver can choose between a physical sticker or a digital vignette. The price depends on the vehicle and on the validity period โ you can choose between an annual vignette, a ten-day vignette or a two-month vignette. The sticker vignette must be firmly attached to the front-windshield in a clearly visible manner so that the vignette does not affect the sight. When buying a digital vignette, you do not have to attach anything to your windshield. Another advantage is, that you can register up to three license plates for one digital vignette. By driving without a valid vignette you risk to pay fines. For further information please see this information page on tolls and vignettes In Austria, vignettes can be bought at petrol stations, post offices, toll stations, automotive clubs as well as in tobacco shops. The digital vignette can be bought online in the webshop of ASFINAG |
What are the parking rules?In Austria, parking rules depend on the local area and on your vehicle. Generally, motorcycles and mopeds are exempted from parking fees, in many communities electric cars are exempted, too. Urban areas are commonly short-term parking zones where you have to pay parking fees according to the parking duration. In Vienna, parking fees can be paid via mobile parking, parking ticket or parking sticker. For more information on parking in Vienna, please see the city's official information page on parking In Lower Austria it is recommended to carry a parking meter (Parkuhr) with you because a certain time period is free of charge. Parking meters are available at any Austrian automotive association as well as in most post offices and tobacco stores. Generally, in Austria the parking situation is rather complex, so please make sure to check on the local parking conditions before every trip. For getting a better overview, you can get the รAMTC app |
What are the most common fines? How and where can Ukrainians pay them?In Austria, the most common fines in road traffic are based on drinking and driving, speeding, disregard of priority rules at crossings and talking on the phone without hands-free kits while driving.
Fines of less than โฌ 90 are charged by a legal penalty order (Organstrafverfรผgung) and may be put on your windshield. These penalty orders must be paid within two weeks, a remedy against a penalty order is not possible. If you do not agree with the imposed fine or the stated breach you should not pay. After the payment period has expired the responsible authority will start formal proceedings where you can object to the penalty. An anonymous penalty order (Anonymstrafverfรผgung) is issued if the violation is less than โฌ 365, the payment period is four weeks. You can pay your fine by transferring the imposed amount to the bank account of the issuing authority. All relevant payment details are stated on the penalty order. |
What documents are required for registration of trailers/cargo (equipment, furniture, etc.)?You need the following documents for a mandatory registration of trailers/cargo in Austria:
For further information please government's official information page on vehicle registration |
Do Ukrainians need to declare what they bought in Europe?There is no general declaration requirement in Austria or the EU. As a private individual, there are no limits on what you can buy and take with you when travelling between EU countries as long as the products purchased are for your own use and not for resale. However, EU customs authorities may check and determine whether the purchased products are for your own use only or for commercial use as well. If you are not able to provide sufficient evidence, the EU customs authorities may collect duties or even confiscate the products. Furthermore, when travelling, cash amounts over โฌ 10.000, alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, fuel or other specific goods (e.g. perfume) are subject to certain restrictions. Further information on this matter can be found on this EU information page |