Pedestrian crossingAustria
Traffic rules
Austria
1. Pedestrian crossing
A pedestrian crossing is a designated place where pedestrians may cross a road. It is commonly indicated by road markings, traffic signs, signals or a combination of these measures.
Drivers must approach with appropriate caution and give way when required by local law. Pedestrians must also observe approaching traffic and follow any pedestrian signals or instructions from authorised traffic controllers.
When must drivers give way at a pedestrian crossing in Austria?
At a Schutzweg, drivers of vehicles other than rail vehicles must let pedestrians who are crossing or visibly intend to cross do so without obstruction or danger. Approach slowly enough to stop before the crossing, and stop when necessary.
🔗 ris.bka.gv.at • Austrian Legal Information System, Road Traffic Act
Are all pedestrian crossings controlled the same way in Austria?
No. A warning sign announces a crossing ahead; a marked Schutzweg identifies the crossing itself. Where pedestrian signals are provided, pedestrians may start crossing only on green. Drivers must obey the applicable traffic controls.
🔗 ris.bka.gv.at • Austrian Legal Information System, Road Traffic Act
Crossing for pedestrians.
English • Traffic sign StVO § 53 Z 2a • Pedestrian crossing marker. The sign identifies a pedestrian crossing under section 2(1), item 12, where there are no continuously operating signals controlling traffic or displaying flashing amber light. It must be installed at the crossing, on both sides of one-way streets and on the right side of other roads. If road safety is not impaired, it may instead be installed above the crossing.
Deutsch • StVO § 53 Z 2a • KENNZEICHNUNG EINES SCHUTZWEGES. Dieses Zeichen kennzeichnet einen Schutzweg (§ 2 Abs. 1 Z 12), bei dem ständig betriebene Lichtzeichen zur Regelung des Verkehrs oder zur Abgabe blinkenden gelben Lichtes nicht vorhanden sind. Es ist beim Schutzweg anzubringen, und zwar auf Einbahnstraßen an beiden Seiten, auf anderen Straßen an der rechten Seite. Wenn jedoch die Verkehrssicherheit dadurch nicht beeinträchtigt wird, ist statt der seitlichen Anbringung die Anbringung des Zeichens über dem Schutzweg zulässig.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ris.bka.gv.at • StVO § 53 Z 2a
SVG source: 3247 • Public domain • Original revision 2006-08-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Warning for a pedestrian crossing.
English • Traffic sign StVO § 50 Z 11 • Pedestrian crossing. The sign indicates a pedestrian crossing (section 2(1), item 12).
Deutsch • StVO § 50 Z 11 • FUSSGÄNGERÜBERGANG. Dieses Zeichen zeigt einen Schutzweg (§ 2 Abs. 1 Z 12) an.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ris.bka.gv.at • StVO § 50 Z 11
SVG source: 3247 • Public domain • Original revision 2006-08-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.
May I enter a pedestrian crossing if the road beyond it is blocked in Austria?
No. Keep the crossing clear when traffic queues. Overtaking on or immediately before an uncontrolled Schutzweg is prohibited, and you must not pass a vehicle stopped to let someone cross.
🔗 ris.bka.gv.at • Austrian Legal Information System, Road Traffic Act
Must Austrian pedestrians use a Schutzweg within 25 metres?
Normally yes, including at 25 metres. The exception requires traffic conditions clearly to permit crossing elsewhere without hindering vehicle traffic.
May Austrian pedestrians step onto a Schutzweg suddenly before a close vehicle?
No. They must not enter immediately in front of an approaching vehicle in a way that surprises its driver.
May Austrian pedestrians duck under roadside chains to cross?
No. They must not climb over, open without authority or slip under barriers, ropes or chains.
