Just thought I would bring this to the attention of the assembled multitude.
Since 1st January this year, there is a legal obligation on the part of motorists to create a "rescue lane" (Rettungsgasse) when driving on a dual carriageway or motorway if congestion is imminent. Whether the congestion is caused by a visible accident, or simply an everyday jam, this still applies. Whether there are two or three lanes in each direction, the principle is the same - the cars in the left hand lane should move over to the left as far as possible, and those in the right hand lane(s) should move over to the right, using the hard shoulder if necessary, in order to create a free lane for rescue vehicles in case the congestion is caused by an accident.
More information is available on the Austrian government website, in English, at www.tinyurl.com/7wp8grv
HTH
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