Speed control zone established on A7 motorway near Linz (average speed monitoring)
Austria has designated a 2.07 km section of the A7 Mühlkreis Autobahn near Linz for automated average-speed enforcement starting 2026. Drivers on this route must comply with posted speed limits; violations will be detected by section-control cameras measuring average speed over the entire zone.
What changed
A new speed-monitoring zone (section control, or 'Abschnittskontrolle') has been established on the A7 motorway. The zone runs from km 0.20 of Ramp 4 at Linz junction to km 2.27 of the Freistadt direction carriageway. Enforcement uses imaging technology that calculates your average speed across the entire monitored section, not just a single point.
Who is affected
All drivers using the A7 Mühlkreis Autobahn between Linz junction and the Freistadt direction exit. This applies to cars, trucks, and all motorized vehicles subject to Austrian speed limits.
What to look out for
The start and end of the monitored zone will be marked with warning signs. Your average speed over the full distance—not your speed at any single moment—determines whether you have violated the limit. Plan your journey to maintain consistent compliance with posted speeds throughout the marked section.