"From frozen windows to ski boot rules, drivers in Austria need to follow the guidelines to stay safe over winter and avoid fines. Winter in Austria brings snow, ice and early sunsets and with them a long list of legal obligations for drivers. Winter tyres and careful driving are only part of the story. According to OAMTC, many everyday winter habits can lead to hefty fines of up to 10,000 or even liability claims if an accident occurs."
"Drivers must fully clear snow and ice from all windows, mirrors, headlights, tail lights and the licence plate. Snow on the car roof is also prohibited. If snow falls from your roof onto the road or another vehicle, you may face liability issues and fines, OAMTC warned. Driving with only a small peephole scraped into an icy windscreen is illegal. Restricted visibility can be treated as gross negligence, and fines can reach 10,000."
"Starting the engine to warm up the car while scraping ice is a typical winter habit but it's also illegal. Leaving the engine running while stationary creates noise and exhaust fumes and can lead to penalties of up to 10,000, according to OAMTC legal advisor Nikolaus Authried. The engine must remain off while clearing snow or ice. Even if it is cold outside, drivers are expected to de-ice their vehicles without idling the engine."
Drivers in Austria must remove all snow and ice from windows, mirrors, headlights, tail lights and the licence plate; snow on the roof is prohibited. Leaving only a small peephole on an icy windscreen is illegal and restricted visibility can be treated as gross negligence with fines reaching €10,000. Snow falling from a vehicle roof can trigger liability claims and fines. Starting and idling the engine while de-icing is illegal because it creates noise and exhaust and can lead to penalties. Snow-covered signs do not excuse violations when the sign shape remains recognisable. Practical de-icing should avoid damaging vehicle surfaces.
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