Rules in Salzburg

New city, new playground – but respect stays key. Know the basics when you roll through Salzburg.

Salzburg is a beautiful and rideable city, but it’s also a residential place with tight rules. During ECMC weekend, we want to ride hard and have fun – without causing unnecessary friction with locals or police.

Here’s the deal:

• Don’t ride aggressively in pedestrian-only areas, especially in the old town.
• Keep noise down after 22:00 – especially near housing spots.
• Don’t block public pathways or hang out in front of private entrances.
• If the police stop you, stay calm. Show respect, and you’ll usually get it back.

Open alcohol is allowed in public, but please don’t push the limits. Keep cans out of sight in family areas. Don’t trash parks or hang out loudly in front of apartments. Salzburg isn’t Berlin – and that’s ok.

Helmets aren’t required by law, but traffic rules apply – yes, even if you’re fast and brakeless. Important: fixed gear bikes without brakes are not legally compliant in Austria. Police will check for two independent brakes, and yes, they do know what brakeless looks like.

Also, riding with lights at night is highly recommended – not just for safety, but because it significantly reduces the chance of police stops.

And always: respect each other and the space. No harassment, no creep behavior, no macho posturing. We ride together.