People with disabilities can obtain a driving licence under the conditions of a medical examination approving their suitability to drive motor vehicles with equipment aids. (e.g. glasses, seat cushions)

According to the medical examination, should the concerned person be suitable for driving only a particular type of motor vehicle, the vehicle has to be officially registered and indicated on the driving licence.

In general, the rules of the country of origin are also accepted in Austria if the driver is only visiting the Country with his/her own or rented car. If he/she hires a car in Austria or stays permanently, then the Austrian law will be applied.

Name of Department/Ministry: Directorate General IV, Road Transport and Automotive Engineering

Name of section responsible: ST2 Legal Matters Road Transport

email address for queries: christian.kainzmeier@bmk.gv.at

Phone number for queries: +43 1 71162 651800 // +43 664 8453350

website (s): www.bmk.gv.at

Wheelchair users
Walking difficulty
Vision impairment
Mental health issues
Learning disabilities
Hidden disabilities including epilepsy and immuno deficiency

On street
In municipal car parks
In some private car parks/garages but not generally free of charge

Free parking on street and in municipal car parks
No time limit in otherwise time-limited places
Free parking in pedestrianised areas during specified times

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The same concessions available to individuals with a disability visiting Austria

Width of 3.5 m including space for exiting car

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Some adapted vehicles are available at airports and major city centre outlets.

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