FAQs
What is a vignette?
A Vignette is an electronic toll payment document that allows you to use certain roads and motorways in the following countries: Austria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic. To use the vignette you will need to purchase it in advance for your vehicle before starting your journey.
How do Austrian vignettes work?
On most freeways in Austria, passenger cars and motorhomes up to 3.5t mtplm (maximum technically permissible laden mass) as well as motorcycles are subject to a vignette obligation. You no longer need a physical vignette or sticker in your windshield, after successful online vignette purchase and vignette validation. Vignette allows you to drive Austrian motorways and expressways except some alpine crossing special toll sections or tunnels.
Why are vignettes mandatory?
In Austria, vehicles using highways and expressways are required to have a valid vignette, and failure to do so can result in fines or penalties. A vignette, referred to toll sticker or electronic vignette, serves as evidence of payment for the compulsory road tax required to use specific roads.
How does a vignette work?
A vignette is a digital permit that grants a vehicle permission to use certain roads or highways within a specific country. In the case of Austria and many other countries in Europe, a vignette is a toll payment document required for using highways and expressways. You no longer need a physical vignette or sticker in your windshield, after successful online vignette purchase. Online payment is connected to your car plate number and the fine will not be issued if you have a valid document.
What happens to the toll sticker?
You no longer need a physical sticker vignette in Austria or any kind of sticker in your windshield, after successful purchase vignette online. Vignette allows you to drive Austrian freeways except some alpine crossing special toll sections or tunnels.
How does the calculator work?
Simply enter trip-related data as dates of your trip, starting point and point of destination. After that you will get alternative routes for your journey, and after you pick up one - we will suggest which vignettes and paid tolls you need to purchase. To buy digital vignettes and paid sections you will need to input your vehicle data, your email address for purchase delivery and to pay order. That’s it! Your vignettes will be processed and sent to your email. Remember, having aa valid vignette is mandatory to drive most European motorways and expressways. Do not drive before getting digital vignette via email.
Is the digital vignette bound to my license plate number?
Yes, after successful purchase of digital Austrian vignette and getting valid digital vignette to your email your car plate number is added to Asfinag system and will be recognized automatically once you enter
You are not sure if you need a digital vignette or have to pay section toll?
In this case your are welcome to use our trip calculator function. It will allow to plan your journey in terms of paid roads and vignettes ahead. Just enter your starting point and destination and we will calculate the route listing all paid sections and digital vignettes needed on your way. After order confirmation you will be able to purchase digital vignettes just with one click.
What happens if I travel without a valid vignette?
It is mandatory to have a valid digital vignette before using any Austrian motorways and expressways that require one, or you will face penalties, including fines and other consequences. Driving without a vignette or expired one results in a spot fine of at least €120 for a car and €65 for a motorbike. Furthermore, the non-payment of the substitute payment incurs heavy administrative fines of between 300 and 3,000 euros.
How can I pay for my vignette?
On our web site you can easily buy a digital vignette for Austria, you can pay with your bank card. Simply enter dates and points of your trip, for some countries you will also need to select a vignette class. After confirming your order wait till we process and you will get your valid digital vignette via email. Remember, you must have a valid vignette to drive roads in Austria, so make sure you have received your digital vignette via email.