From July 1st, it will become more expensive for drivers: These are the changes

Starting next Tuesday, drivers will be asked to pay more. This begins with novice drivers, because: Issuing a driver's license will cost 29.50 euros more in the future, increasing to 90 euros. The fee for issuing the registration certificate will also increase significantly: In the future, registering a car will cost around 265 euros.

Higher Rates in Vienna's Short-Term Parking Zones

There are also changes when parking in the Vienna city area: From the beginning of 2025, new, higher rates will apply for the short-term parking zones in Vienna. Until June 30, 2025, old short-term parking tickets can still be used. Then this transition period ends and unused short-term parking tickets will lose their validity.

From July 1, 2025, only the following short-term parking tickets may be used:

Massive Criticism from Mobility Clubs in Austria

There is criticism particularly from ARBÖ and ÖAMTC: "These fee increases are already the fifth and sixth tax and fee adjustments that drivers have to bear this year," criticizes ARBÖ Secretary General Gerald Kumnig. He describes the increase in the registration fee as "unsocial and unfair to all those who rely on their car daily."

In a press release, ÖAMTC is calling for the abolition of the registration fee altogether: "We have been demanding for years to abolish this fee – which must be paid not only when registering a new car but also with every change of residence," explains ÖAMTC traffic lawyer Matthias Wolf.

The increase in parking fees is also causing discontent among the mobility clubs. The main target of criticism is the lack of an exchange option for old parking tickets.

(Red)

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