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Vienna’s motorists will face noticeably higher penalties for a wide range of traffic violations starting January 2027, as Austria introduces uniform nationwide fines for common offenses. Speeding, running red lights, ignoring stop signs and several other violations will become more expensive. But one rule remains unchanged: parking fines in Vienna’s short-term parking zones.
Short-Term Parking in Vienna: No Change for Now
The city’s parking authority MA 67 confirmed that the Wiener Parkometergesetz is not affected by the federal reform.
- The Organmandat for improper parking in Vienna’s Kurzparkzone stays at 50 euros.
- There are currently no indications of an upcoming increase.
This is likely the most relevant news for many Viennese drivers, as parking violations are among the most common urban offenses.
These Traffic Violations Will Become More Expensive
Across Austria, identical fines will apply regardless of whether the offense occurs in Vienna, Tyrol, or Vorarlberg. The new Anonymverfügungen include:
- Speeding up to 10 km/h — 60 euros
- Speeding 10–15 km/h — 80 euros
- Speeding 15–20 km/h — 105 euros
- Running a red light — 100 euros
- Ignoring a stop sign — 80 euros
- Failing to yield to pedestrians — 85 euros
- Ignoring the zipper system — 70 euros
- Entering a prohibited zone — 110 euros
- Not keeping a safe distance — 100 euros
- Not using indicators — 70 euros
- Letting the engine idle unnecessarily — 50 euros
Nationwide Standardization
Mobility Minister Peter Hanke (SPÖ) emphasized that the reform eliminates regional differences:
“It will no longer matter whether someone is speeding in Vienna or another federal state — the same fine applies.”
The goal is to create a clear, consistent penalty system across Austria.
ÖAMTC: Supportive but Critical
The ÖAMTC welcomes the uniformity of fines, calling it a “reasonable step.” However, the club criticizes the level of the increases, arguing they exceed inflation and should not be used to fill budget gaps.
The updated penalty system will apply from January 2027.
- source: vienna.at/picture: pixabay.com
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