Towing trailers and caravans in Austria (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: A car with a trailer may drive at 100 km/h on motorways if the combination is up to 3,500 kg, and at 80 km/h above that. Class B covers a light trailer of up to 750 kg and heavier trailers up to 3,500 kg for the combination, and class BE is needed beyond that.

RuleWhat applies
Maximum speed on motorways when towingCar with a trailer or caravan; Car with a trailer, combination up to 3,500 kg100 km/h [1]
Maximum speed on motorways when towingCar with a trailer or caravan; Car with a trailer, combination over 3,500 kg80 km/h [1]
Trailer mass allowed with a car licence in any combinationCar with a trailer or caravan750 kg [2]
Heavier trailer with a category B licenceCar with a trailer or caravanA trailer that is not a light trailer (over 750 kg) is allowed with class B if the combination does not exceed 3,500 kg maximum authorised mass. [2]
Higher categories for trailers (B96, BE)Car with a trailer or caravanClass BE: a class B towing vehicle with a trailer up to 3,500 kg maximum authorised mass. With class B alone, a combination of more than 3,500 kg and up to 4,250 kg is allowed after theory and practical training of seven teaching units in total. [2]
Extra mirrors when towingCar with a trailer or caravanMotor vehicles must have suitable, sufficiently large rear-view mirrors and, where necessary, other indirect-vision devices, placed so the driver can see the road beside and behind the vehicle even when it is fully occupied or loaded. [3]
Warning triangle or hazard deviceCar with a trailer or caravanThe driver of a multi-track motor vehicle must carry a suitable warning device, a first-aid kit and high-visibility warning clothing. For trailers that are not light trailers, at least one wheel chock per vehicle must be carried. [4]

Notes

  • Limits for the combination as set in the vehicle regulations; the general motorway limit for cars is separate and not read here.
  • The larger combination (over 3,500 kg up to 4,250 kg) requires the training; the law does not name this as 'Code 96'.
  • The provision is general for motor vehicles; it does not mention trailers or extra mirrors specifically.
  • The provision applies to the driver and vehicle; it does not name a count of warning triangles.

Sources

  1. Bundeskanzleramt (RIS - Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes): Kraftfahrgesetz-Durchführungsverordnung 1967, § 58 (Höchste zulässige Fahrgeschwindigkeit) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Bundeskanzleramt (RIS - Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes): Führerscheingesetz, § 2 (Umfang der Lenkberechtigung) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  3. Bundeskanzleramt (RIS - Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes): Kraftfahrgesetz 1967, § 23 (Rückblickspiegel und andere Einrichtungen für die indirekte Sicht) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  4. Bundeskanzleramt (RIS - Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes): Kraftfahrgesetz 1967, § 102 (Pflichten des Kraftfahrzeuglenkers) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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