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If you've received a parking fine in Austria, it's best to pay it promptly to avoid further penalties. The process for paying a parking fine in Austria varies depending on the city and the type of fine. In some cases, you may be able to pay through a mobile app, such as HANDYPARKEN, which is available in several Austrian cities, or at a post office or bank. If you believe the fine was issued in error, you can contest it by providing valid documentation, such as a parking ticket or proof of parking payment. It's important to be aware of parking regulations in Austria, as failing to comply can result in significant expenses.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Fines payment method | At the Post Office, in a Bank, or via the HANDYPARKEN app |
| Fine amount | Up to 365 euros |
| Fine payment confirmation | Recommended to be kept for two years after payment |
| Fine payment deadline | Four weeks |
| Fine payment account | IBAN: AT13 1200 0100 2281 3611 SWIFT/BIC: BK AU AT WW |
| Fine dispute | Contact Service Unit Traffic and security fines |
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What You'll Learn
Filling out a parking ticket
When filling out a parking ticket, ensure you have the correct ticket type for your desired duration. The ticket should be placed visibly behind the windshield or in a designated spot if the windshield is not clearly visible. On the ticket, there are several fields to complete. Firstly, note the month in the first vertical field, marked as "Monat". The second field is for the day, labelled as "Tag". The third field is for the hour, marked as "Stunde". In the fourth field, indicate the 15-minute period from which parking time will be counted ("Min"). Finally, manually enter the current year in the last field, labelled as "Jahr". All fields must be filled out for the parking ticket to be valid.
If you receive a parking fine, it is recommended to pay it promptly to avoid further penalties. You can pay the fine at a post office or bank, although paying in the same country where the fine was received is generally more cost-effective. If you believe the fine was issued in error, you can dispute it by contacting the relevant authorities, such as the Service Unit Traffic and security fines, and providing any necessary documentation.
Additionally, it is worth noting that parking regulations can vary across different cities in Austria. For instance, in Innsbruck, there are provisions for special circumstances, where booking a longer parking time or using an underground garage is advised. It is always important to refer to the specific regulations of the city or area you are visiting to ensure compliance with local parking rules.
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Payment methods
If you have received a parking fine in Austria, there are several ways to pay it. The easiest way to do it is to pay at the Post Office. In some cases, you can pay the fine in a Bank. It is recommended to keep the fine payment confirmation for two years after payment.
If you are in Austria, you can use the HANDYPARKEN app to pay your parking fines. This app is available in more than 40 cities across Austria, including Vienna, St. Pölten, Gmunden, and Graz. You can also use the "PRESTO Parking" app in the cities of Baden and Graz. With these apps, you can pay your parking fees conveniently by cell phone.
If you are renting a car and receive a fine, you can transfer the unpaid fines to the rental company along with the amount to pay fines and postage fees. The rental company will then pay the fine on your behalf.
If you believe that you have wrongly received a parking fine, you can dispute it. You can contact the Service Unit Traffic and Security Fines and provide them with the necessary documentation, such as a copy of your parking ticket and the organ mandate, within two weeks. If you do not pay the fine, the criminal authority will investigate the offender and issue a penalty order, which may result in a higher fine.
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Appealing a fine
If you think a parking fine has been wrongly imposed, you can choose not to pay it and instead appeal the decision. In this case, the authorities will continue the proceedings and you will be informed of the subsequent steps. If you believe you have been wrongly fined for parking in a short-term zone, you can contact the Service Unit Traffic and Security Fines.
There are several reasons why you might want to appeal a parking fine. For example, if you had a valid parking ticket for the entire duration of your parking, you can send a copy of the ticket and the organ mandate to the Service Unit Traffic and Security Fines within two weeks. If you had activated cell phone parking, you can send a copy of the organ ticket and a screenshot of the parking process from the app to the Service Unit Traffic and Security Fines within two weeks. If the short-stay parking zone was not clearly marked with traffic signs, you can also appeal the fine.
In some cases, you may be able to resolve the issue without going through a formal appeals process. For example, if you were fined for not having an organ mandate on your car, you can explain that there is no legal requirement to have one. However, employees of the authority are instructed to comply with these rules and may not grant exceptions.
It is important to note that if you choose not to pay a fine, the case will remain open and you may be subject to further penalties. If you do not pay an anonymous order within four weeks, it will automatically expire and the criminal authority will investigate the offender and issue a penalty order. This will result in a higher fine and the offender's information will be shared with the police.
To pay a parking fine in Austria, you can use the HANDYPARKEN app, which is available in over 40 cities, or the PRESTO Parking app, which is available in Baden and Graz. You can also pay by SMS, at the Post Office, or in some cases, at a bank. If you are paying from another country, it is recommended to pay the fine in the same country where it was received, as it may be more expensive to pay from overseas.
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Anonymous orders
If you have received a parking fine in Austria, you may be able to pay it anonymously, depending on the type of fine. There are different types of parking tickets depending on the kind and seriousness of the offence committed. You may receive a regular parking ticket (Organstrafverfügung), a notification of offence (Anzeige), an anonymous order (Anonymverfügung), or a provisional penal order (Strafverfügung).
An anonymous order (Anonymverfügung) is an anonymous penalty notice, which is usually sent to the licence plate holder. This means that if you pay the fine by the due date, the authority will not investigate the offender and the proceedings are concluded. You can pay the fine using the original receipt attached to the anonymous penalty notice or by transferring the amount to the account indicated on the receipt. The account details for anonymous orders are as follows:
IBAN: AT13 1200 0100 2281 3611
SWIFT/BIC: BK AU AT WW
Please note that it is not possible to appeal against an anonymous penalty order. If you consider yourself innocent, you do not need to pay the penalty amount, and an investigation will be carried out to identify the offender. Additionally, if you do not pay the fine within two weeks, the penalty notice becomes ineffective, and a report will be sent to the administrative penal authority, which may result in a higher fine.
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Provincial Police Act
If you receive a parking fine in Austria, it is best to pay it in the same country. The easiest way to do this is by visiting a post office, or in some cases, a bank. You can also pay online; the account details for doing so are as follows:
> IBAN: AT13 1200 0100 2281 3611
> SWIFT/BIC: BK AU AT WW
Be sure to leave three empty spaces after 'WW' if there are any.
In Austria, the Federal Police are the principal law enforcement agency, with over 20,000 officers serving at more than 1,000 police stations. The Federal Police are commanded by the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior, with the Federal Minister of the Interior acting as the highest law enforcement authority. The Directorate General for Public Security, a subdivision of the Federal Ministry of the Interior, is responsible for law enforcement in the country.
The Provincial Police Directorates are federal authorities established in the provinces and are subordinate to the Regional Police Directorates. The Vienna Police Directorate, for example, acts as the first instance law enforcement authority for the region of Vienna.
The Federal Police work in partnership with 19 municipal police agencies, including the City Police (Stadtpolizei) and Community Police (Gemeindepolizei).
To become a police officer in Austria, one must meet several requirements, including being at least 18 years old, holding Austrian citizenship, being physically able, possessing a Class B driver's license, and having completed conscription if conscripted to the armed forces.
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Frequently asked questions
You can pay a parking fine in Austria by using the HANDYPARKEN app, or at the Post Office or in some cases, at a bank.
If you don't pay a parking fine in time, a case is initiated and the offender is charged with a fine that is much bigger than the original one.
If you believe you've been issued a parking fine in Austria by mistake, you can contact the Service Unit Traffic and Security Fines.
