No, lane splitting remains illegal in Austria under the Straßenverkehrsordnung (StVO) §12(1), which mandates single-file riding for motorcycles. The Kuratorium für Verkehrssicherheit (KfV) and Österreichischer Verkehrssicherheitsfonds have reinforced this stance, citing increased collision risks in urban zones like Vienna and Graz. No 2026 amendments are proposed to decriminalize the practice.
Key Regulations for Lane Splitting in Austria
- StVO §12(1) Compliance: Motorcycles must occupy a single lane, prohibiting filtering between vehicles, even at low speeds.
- Urban Enforcement: Police in Vienna and Salzburg actively issue fines (€72–€218) for lane splitting, per Verkehrsstraßenverordnung local ordinances.
- Insurance Implications: Insurers (e.g., UNIQA, Allianz) may deny claims for accidents occurring during lane splitting, as it constitutes negligent riding under Kfz-Haftpflichtversicherungsgesetz.
Sources: Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz (BMK) StVO 2024; KfV Verkehrssicherheitsbericht 2023.