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Austria Now News – Austria
The 80 km/h speed limit on the A2 motorway in Lower Austria could be scrapped after the state’s Regional Administrative Court (Landesverwaltungsgericht) asked the Constitutional Court (VfGH) to repeal the regulation as unlawful. However, drivers will not learn the decision before 2027.
Driver’s complaint against a fine
The case began with a complaint filed by a driver against a fine imposed on him. The administrative court believes the 80 zone was extended, without sufficient justification, to cover a longer stretch than the area covered by the noise studies.
Constitutional Court spokeswoman Cornelia Mayrbäurl confirmed receipt of the request, explaining that due to the usual deadlines for submitting opinions and deliberations, no ruling is expected before 2027, and the speed limit remains in force until then.
The responsible Transport Ministry said it had not yet received the documents and therefore did not know the specific details of the complaint.
Opposing positions
The mayor of Wiener Neudorf, Herbert Janschka, defended the extension of the zone to protect tens of thousands of residents and daily commuters from noise and pollutants, warning that its repeal would be a health disaster.
By contrast, Deputy Governor Udo Landbauer of the FPÖ, who is responsible for transport, welcomed the move, expressing hope that the Constitutional Court would speed up its decision and restore drivers’ freedom to drive.
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Sources
- oe24 – A2-80er in NÖ wackelt: Urteil fällt erst 2027 – 01.11.2026 – https://www.oe24.at/a/a2-80er-in-noe-wackelt-urteil-faellt-erst-2027-900129096
