"In most Austrian provinces, helmets are mandatory for children and young people under the age of 15 when skiing or snowboarding on designated ski runs. READ ALSO: Skiing in Austria: How to check if there's snow on the slopes The rule originates from an inter-provincial agreement dating back to 2010, which was adopted by the provinces of Salzburg, Upper Austria, Styria, Lower Austria, Carinthia, Burgenland, and Vienna."
"However, there are no fines for breaking this rule, according to Harlander & Partner Attorneys-at-law. On its website, the Austrian legal firm states that there are generally no checks in place for enforceable measures. "However, it is possible that the police or ski patrol may remind individuals of the obligation to wear a ski helmet", they added. Tyrol and Vorarlberg: no legal requirement, but still recommended The western provinces of Tyrol and Vorarlberg two of the three main Alpine states in Austria are the exceptions."
Austria has no nationwide helmet law for adults; helmet requirements for children depend on the province. An inter-provincial agreement from 2010, adopted by Salzburg, Upper Austria, Styria, Lower Austria, Carinthia, Burgenland and Vienna, requires legal guardians and supervisors to ensure minors under 15 wear commercially available winter sports helmets when skiing downhill or snowboarding on designated runs. Many resorts state this rule, including Dachstein. There are generally no fines or routine enforcement checks, though police or ski patrol may remind individuals of the obligation. Tyrol and Vorarlberg are exceptions without a legal requirement, but authorities strongly recommend helmets.
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