For legal purposes, 'making a phone call' covers the phone call itself,as well as all the activities required to initiate and finish the call. Phone calls can only be made when the vehicle is moving using a hands-free kit.
Making phone calls while the vehicle is moving Specific situations on the road (stop signs, traffic jams etc.).Using your mobile phone for text messages, Facebook, playing music, etc.Making phone calls while the vehicle is moving.The information below gives a summary of when you are, and are not, allowed to use a mobile phone during your journey. Safe conduct during recreational activitiesįollowing the adoption of the 32nd amendment to the KFG (Austrian Vehicles Act), a strengthened ban on the use of mobile phones behind the wheel is now in force. Online services for leisure and road traffic Using a mobile phone while driving – General information Stricter standards for using mobile phones while driving in detail Vehicle inspections (‘Pickerl’ inspection stickers)
