Uncontrolled crossroadAustria
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Traffic rules
Austria
50. Uncontrolled crossroad
An uncontrolled crossroad is an intersection where traffic priority is not specifically regulated by traffic lights, an authorised person or signs assigning priority to particular approaches. Drivers must therefore determine who has priority using the default traffic rules that apply in that country.
The applicable rule varies between countries and may include priority from the right, priority from the left or another default right-of-way rule. Drivers should approach an uncontrolled crossroad carefully, observe traffic from every direction and never assume that a wider or busier road automatically has priority.
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What is the default priority rule at Austrian crossings?
Austria normally applies priority from the right under section 19(1) of the StVO, where no other priority rule applies.
Do trams follow exactly the same default priority rule as cars in Austria?
No. Section 19(1) gives rail vehicles priority even when they approach from the left. Priority roads, emergency vehicles and signed controls have additional specific rules.
