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Registration, approval and sanctions - What vehicle owners in Austria have to consider! Any vehicle driving on public roads in Austria wants to drive, is subject, as well as in Germany, the requirement to be registered and approved beforehand by an authorized body. Following registration, a Vehicle Permit Document is issued, known as a operating license acts.
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Under the Motor Vehicles Act 1967, any modifications to a motor vehicle are the responsibility of the competent authority governor displayed and entered in the approval document. In particular, changes to parts and equipment that could affect road safety, have be reported. These include, for example Lowering of the undercarriage, Chiptuning, Air Filter, Sports exhaust systems, additional Spoiler or Films on lights. And rims that are not listed in the type certificate are also included. A removal from the brand emblem is also verboten, as the manufacturer's name and chassis number must remain visible. In contrast, the installation is one Stationary heating system not reportable.
It should be noted that the operation of motor vehicles is carried out only in a proper manner and there are no dangers to persons or damage to the road or from excessive noise, smoke or harmful air pollution. This should be taken into account primarily when making changes to the exhaust system or air filters. If excessive noise is generated by an exhaust system and no permit has been obtained, the vehicle owner can have two administrative penal proceedings be initiated. One because of a lack of permission and another because of increased noise or smoke emissions.
Sanctions and withdrawal of operating license
In the event of modifications to the vehicle that could adversely affect roadworthiness or operational safety as well as environmental compatibility, the vehicle owner is obliged to report these changes to the competent provincial governor and, if necessary, a one-time permission to apply. If the vehicle owner fails to take these measures, the operating license for the vehicle expires and its use is prohibited from now on. According to § 103 of the motor vehicle law (KFG). the vehicle owner responsibility for ensuring that his vehicle complies with the legal regulations. According to § 102 KFG, the driver of the vehicle is also obliged to ensure that the vehicle complies with the legal regulations before it is put into operation.
If changes or conversions are made without informing the responsible authority or without obtaining their approval, the vehicle owner can be subject to an administrative penalty of up to €10.000,00 or a substitute imprisonment of up to 6 weeks be occupied. Such a penalty can be imposed on both the vehicle owner and the vehicle driver for each individual change. If the violations are repeated, a prison sentence of up to 6 weeks is possible instead of a fine. If the offense is repeated twice, both a fine and imprisonment can be imposed at the same time.
Under what circumstances can the police immediately remove the number plates?
According to § 58 paragraph 1 KFG, the police have the right to check the vehicle and its parts on site for technical condition and road safety. If this check reveals that further use poses a risk to road safety, the police are authorized under Section 57 (8) KFG to immediately remove the registration certificate and license plates, which prohibits movement. However, there is a possibility action complaint at the administrative court.
Since May 14.05.2022th, 58, the police have the right, according to § 2 Abs. XNUMX KFG, the registration certificate and the number plates rinse if unauthorized modifications to the vehicle, defective parts or equipment cause unacceptable noise, smoke, odor or harmful air pollutants that pose a hazard. Even modifications that are intentional Misfires, explosions or Flames cause, fall under. It's enough perception of the policeman.
A pair of cavalier start, unnecessarily strong Braking or skidding, circling around your own axis or the targeted Drift can according to § 102 paragraph 3c KFG Measures to interrupt the journey for up to 72h result if a recurrence cannot be ruled out. Here, too, the perception of the police officer is sufficient. The consequences can issuing the vehicle key or removing the license plates be. Also one Denver boot can be used for this. And according to § 134 paragraph 3 KFG there is a risk of a fine of min. € 300,00 and at most can even do it € 10.000,00 be. If this cannot be paid, a prison sentence of 24 hours up to six weeks to follow.
In the event of unauthorized modifications to the vehicle, the insurance company can assert a right of recourse
If it is determined in a traffic accident that unauthorized modifications to the vehicle were involved and these were identified as the cause of the accident, liability insurance is permitted to right of recourse in the amount of up to € 11.000,00 against the driver of the vehicle. Furthermore, other insurance companies, such as fully comprehensive insurance, can refuse their services completely.
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