Speed limits in Austria Austria
Last update: January 2018

There are standard speed limits in Austria (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs).
Speed limits for motorcycles and passenger cars (up to 3,5 t):
in populated areas | 50 km/h |
outside populated areas | 100 km/h |
on a highway | 130 km/h |
Speed limits vehicles (up to 3,5 t) with trailers (up to 750 kg):
in populated areas | 50 km/h |
outside populated areas | 100 km/h |
on a highway | 100 km/h |
Speed limits vehicles (up to 3,5 t) with trailers (from 750 kg to 3,5 t):
in populated areas | 50 km/h |
outside populated areas | 80 km/h |
on a highway | 80 km/h |
Speed limits for heavy goods vehicles (over 3,5t):
in populated areas | 50 km/h |
outside populated areas | 70 km/h |
on a highway | 80 km/h |
Speed limits for busses:
in populated areas | 50 km/h |
outside populated areas | 80 km/h |
on a highway | 100 km/h |
The minimum allowed speed of movement on highway is 60 km/h.
The speed limits, for vehicle equipped with studded tires, is 100 km/h on highway and up to 80 km/h on roads outside populated areas.