When planning road transport in Austria, knowledge of the applicable driving restrictions for exceptional transport is crucial. Here is a brief overview of these driving restrictions.
When planning road transport in Austria, you face the challenge of taking into account a complex set of regulations regarding driving bans for exceptional transport. These regulations are in effect for goods exceeding the maximum permitted dimensions and weights, and this applies to transport services such as LTL Austria and FTL Austria. To help you understand these crucial aspects of Austria's transportation landscape, below we provide both a brief overview and an in-depth discussion of driving bans on holidays, roads, weekends, and during specific weather conditions.
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Driving bans on Holidays and Special Circumstances
General weekend driving ban
There is a driving ban from Saturday 3 p.m. to Sunday 10 p.m. and on public holidays from 0 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the entire road network:
trucks and tractor-trailer combinations with a tmm of more than 7.5 tons
trucks with trailers where the truck or trailer has a tmm of more than 3.5 tons
This driving ban does not apply to:
transportation of slightly perishable food (with a maximum shelf life of 1 week from the date of transport)
empty vehicles on an outward or the return journey in relation to the transportation of perishable goods (to be demonstrated through the cargo documents)
tractors without trailers
transport of livestock for slaughter
transport of milk
Before and after combined transport within 65 km from the following stations: Brennersee, Enns Hafen, Graz-Ostbahnhof, Graz Süd CCT, Salzburg-Hauptbahnhof, Wels-Verschiebebahnhof, Villach-Fürnitz, Wien-Südbahnhof, Wien-Nordwestbahnhof and Wörgl
Please note that the transportation of fresh flowers and plants is not covered by these exceptions.
General night driving ban
Trucks with a ttg of more 7.5 tons are banned from driving on the entire road network between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. This driving ban does not apply to:
Low-noise vehicles (Lärm-arm): trucks that produce no more noise than:
78 dBA at motor power up to 150 kW
80 dBA at motor power greater than 150 kW
Trucks that meet these requirements must have a round green sticker or sign on the front with the white letter 'L' . They must also have a valid and original L statement from the manufacturer in the vehicle.
Combined rail/road transport with a CIM/UIRR document showing that the container or swap body is or has been transported by rail. This includes the routes to and from:
Südbahnhof Vienna
Ostbahnhof Graz
Bahnhof Villach-Fürnitz
Verschiebebahnhof Wesl
Bahnhof Brennersee
Haubtbahnhof Salzburg
Night driving ban on A12 (Inntal-Autobahn)
On the A12 (Inntal-Autobahn) between Kufstein/Langkampfen (km 6.350) and Zirl (km 90.0), there is a nighttime ban in both directions for trucks and truck combinations with an allowable total weight of more than 7.5 tons:
From May 1 to October 31: on weekdays between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
From November 1 to April 30: on weekdays between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
On Sundays and holidays: between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
This driving ban does not apply to, among others:
transporting perishable goods with a maximum shelf life of several days (at least 51% of the cargo)
the transportation of periodicals
transportation of goods for urgent medical care
the transportation of live animals
transportation by trucks with EURO-6. This must be provable with a certified document issued by the dealer showing the emission values.
additionally by January 1, 2021, for the EURO VI category, the loading or unloading destination must be located in the "Core Zone" or the expanded Core Zone:
Core zone:
district of Imst, Innsbruck (municipality), Innsbruck city, Kufstein and Schwaz
Expanded zone:
- Austria: district of Kitzbühel, Landeck, Lienz, Reutte and Zell am See
- Germany: district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Miesbach, Rosenheim (incl. town) and Traunstein
-Italy: the municipalities of Eisacktal and Pustertal Valley
Also only for the section of the A12 Inntal Autobahn between Ampass (KM 72.00) and Zirl (KM 90.00) in a southerly direction, e.g. for transport on the A12/A13 from Voralberg to Italy
Fully electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles
Permanent Euro-norm driving ban A12 (Inntal-Autobahn)
The A12 (Inntal-Autobahn) between Kufstein/Langkampfen (km 6.350) and Zirl (km 90.0) is also subject to a permanent driving ban for environmentally damaging vehicles. This ban applies 24 hours a day in both directions throughout the year.
Permanent driving ban for trucks and tractor-trailer combinations with a MTM exceeding 7.5 tons and truck/trailer combinations where the sum of both MTMs exceeds 7.5 tons. This driving ban applies to vehicles with:
Present: Euro 0, 1, 2 and 3
As of October 31, 2019 Euro 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 (allowed with EURO-5 and 6 vehicles)
From Jan. 1, 2021 Euro 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (allowed with EURO-6 vehicles)
For the official publication, see: Landesgesetzblatt für Tirol (under 80.) of July 5, 2019
The 2023 summer driving ban (new dates for 2024 will be available in May)
A12/A13 Inntal/Brenner Destination Italy: driving ban on all Saturdays from July 1, 2023 to August 26, 2023 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for transit Austria with destination Italy or a destination reached via Italy. This driving ban applies to all vehicles and vehicle combination over 7.5ton MTM Following this is the regular weekend driving ban.
A12/A13 Inntal/Brenner Destination Germany: driving ban on all Saturdays from July 1, 2023 to August 26, 2023 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for transit Austria with destination Germany or a destination reached via Germany. This driving ban applies to all vehicles and vehicle combinations over 7.5ton MTM
Following this is the regular weekend driving ban.
This driving ban does not apply to:
transport of livestock for slaughter
transportation of slightly perishable food products
carriage of periodicals
medical supplies
transportation for the purpose of road or rail construction
beverage supply to gas stations, restaurants, tourist areas
towing services
Auxiliary
transport for the purpose of road and rail construction
combined rail-road transport from the loading address to the closest suitable station, or from the closest station to the unloading address (you provide a CIM/UIRR waybill required)
empty trips to, among other places, the driver's residence, the company's business address or a truck parking lot
Other vacation bans
In addition, vehicles and vehicle combinations over 7.5ton MTM will be banned from driving in both directions on all Saturdays from July 1, 2023 to August 26, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on:
Loferer Straße B178 from Lofer to Wörgl
Ennstal Straße B320 from road mileage 4,500
Seefelder Straße B177 throughout the area
Fernpassstraße B179 from Nassereith to Biberwier
Achensee Straße B181 throughout the area
The above vehicles are also banned from driving on all Saturdays from July 1, 2023 to August 26, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the eastern A4 freeway from the Schwechat interchange to the Nickelsdorf state border in both directions, except for destination and source traffic to and from the districts of Neusiedl am See, Eisenstadt, Eisenstadt-Umgebung, Rust, Mattersburg, Bruck an der Leitha, Gänserndorf and Korneuburg
Exceptions
transport of livestock for slaughter
transportation of slightly perishable food products
carriage of periodicals
medical supplies
transportation for the purpose of road or rail construction
beverage supply to gas stations, restaurants, tourist areas
towing services
Auxiliary
transport for the purpose of road and rail construction
combined rail-road transport from the loading address to the closest suitable station, or from the closest station to the unloading address (you provide a CIM/UIRR waybill required)
empty trips to, among other places, the driver's residence, the company's business address or a truck parking lot.
Vehicles with proof of the allowable EURO class
Vehicles with special bodywork (with a bodywork value of more than €100,000): For example, silo and tank vehicles, concrete mixers, exhibition vehicles.
Driving ban Carinthia
On the A11, Karawanken Autobahn (between km 15,400 to km 21,250), a driving ban is in effect from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on all Saturdays from June 28 through Sept. 13 for vehicles with a maximum permissible total weight of more than 7.5 tons.
Certain transit times apply for shipping to and from Austria. These vary between 2 and 3 days, depending on the type of shipment and the final destination. Click here to view transit times for Austria and find out which time frames are relevant for scheduling your shipment.
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How does Neele-Vat deal with European driving bans?
Driving bans by country or transport type are an integral part of our planning, so your delivery will always comply with legislation. View an overview of all driving bans currently in force in Europe here.
Are local holidays taken into account?
Yes, we anticipate international holidays to ensure the continuity of your flow of goods. View an overview of all holidays and their impact on our transport planning here.
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