94 Opinions on the StVO Amendment: Government Examines Proposals
By the end of the consultation period, 94 submissions had been received regarding the planned amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO). The coalition will carefully review all proposals, the Ministry of Transport announced on Sunday. The goal remains to have it come into force by the middle of next year. In addition to extensive regulations for e-scooters and e-bikes, an automated access management system for traffic calming and the relocation of e-mopeds to the road are planned.
First new rules to apply from May 2026
"I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the legislative process with their submissions. For me, this is a clear sign that there is a broad need among organizations, municipalities, and civil society for an amendment to our road traffic rules," explained Mobility Minister Peter Hanke (SPÖ) in a statement. "With this reform, we are bringing the StVO into the 21st century and accommodating new forms of mobility." The first new regulations are to apply from May 1, with the relocation of e-mopeds from bike paths to the road from October.
ÖAMTC warned of chaos due to video surveillance
Recently, the ÖAMTC warned that the introduction of video-monitored enforcement of driving bans "would lead to an increase in bans and penalties as well as a 'rule chaos'." In contrast, uniform legal frameworks are needed. Other organizations, like the mobility club, have raised data protection concerns regarding the video cameras. However, the Board of Trustees for Traffic Safety (KFV) and the Austrian Traffic Club (VCÖ) expressed positive views.
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