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156. Turn signals
Turn signals, also called direction indicators, are flashing lights used to communicate a driver's intention to turn or move laterally, such as when changing lanes. They normally flash on the side towards which the vehicle intends to move.
Turn signals should be activated early enough to give other road users useful warning and should be cancelled once the intended movement has been completed. Signalling does not itself give the driver priority or make an unsafe manoeuvre permissible.
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When must Austrian indicators be cancelled?
After completing or abandoning the intended manoeuvre.
🔗 ris.bka.gv.at • Austria, StVO section11 — lane changes, indicators and zipper merging
How early must Austrian drivers signal?
Early enough for others to adjust to the intended turn or lane change.
🔗 ris.bka.gv.at • Austria, StVO section11 — lane changes, indicators and zipper merging
How do Austrian drivers signal with faulty indicators?
Use clearly recognisable hand signals; if hidden by vehicle or load, use a signalling rod.
🔗 ris.bka.gv.at • Austria, StVO section11 — lane changes, indicators and zipper merging

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