Vacation by car: You should definitely consider these rules!

Vacation by car: You should definitely consider these rules!

Österreich - Planning a vacation by car is very popular among the Austrians. According to a survey by the ARBÖ, almost 45% of the respondents want to go on vacation by car. The most popular travel destinations are Germany, Italy and Croatia. But before the trip starts, vacationers should find out about various important points to avoid unpleasant surprises.

A central aspect of trips abroad is the knowledge of the legal regulations, which depending on the country may differ greatly from the Austrian regulations. In Austria, for example, drivers can cover the "Pickerl", the §57a assessment, by up to four months. However, this procedure is not permitted abroad, which could make many travelers unprepared. Furthermore, the red license plates for wheel and rear carriers that are widespread in Austria are not recognized anywhere abroad.

driving license regulations and carrying out duties

Another important point is the driver's license. In Austria, the digital driver's license is widespread, but the analog driver's license is required abroad. In addition, the driver's license classes should be observed: the "Code 111" in the driver's license enables the driving of motorcycles up to 125 ccm, but the validity provisions in other countries vary significantly. In Italy and Latvia, it is recognized without restriction, while in Portugal the minimum age is 25 years. In the Czech Republic, the code is only valid for automatic vehicles, while in Spain a three -year ownership period of class B is a prerequisite.

vacationers should also find out about local coaches such as fire extinguishers or replacement lamps to avoid punishments. This is particularly important because the regulations can vary greatly here.

winter tire and snow chain obligation

When traveling to the winter season, winter tires are also important. In Austria there is no general obligation to equipment with winter tires in the winter months, but drivers have to assemble corresponding tires in winter road conditions such as slush or icy lanes. The winter tires must then be attached to all bikes, while snow chains can be used on the drive wheels when the road is almost consistently covered with snow or ice. The labels permitted for winter tires include "M+S", "M&S" and the alpine symbol, whereby a minimum profile depth of 4 mm for radial tires and 5 mm for diagonal tires must be observed.

Especially for vehicles over 3.5 tons, such as motorhomes, it is important that at least the bikes of the drive axis are equipped with winter tires. Many countries also stipulate that snow chains have to be carried, especially in the case of corresponding traffic signs. These must be installed on all bikes of the driven axes, and this is necessary for all -wheel drive vehicles according to the manufacturer's recommendation.

For drivers who travel in winter, the rules to winter tires and snow chains should always be carefully considered in order to avoid fines and accidents. In Austria, for example, fines of up to 5000 euros are at risk of other road users.