Austria has an excellent network of roads. Traffic drives on the right. Tolls must be paid on all Austrian motorways. The weekly disc is valid for up to 10 days and costs ASch105 for cars up to 3.5 tons. The 2-monthly disc, valid for 2 consecutive calendar months costs ASch300 for cars below 3.5 tons.
Heavy vehicles pay higher tariffs and motor cycles pay less.
Seat belts must be worn and children under the age of 12 may not sit in the front seat unless a special child's seat has been fitted. Both driver and passenger on a motorcycle must wear helmets, and the vehicle must have lights on at all times. Bus and coach services are run by federal and local authorities, as well as private companies. There are over 1800 services in operation. Some 70 international coach services travel to or through Austria and 22 routes with timetables and prices can be found in the Austrian bus guide which can be consulted via the Austrian National Tourist Office.