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Welcome to our blog about vignettes and tolls
Here you will find more information about (e-)vignettes, helpful tips on tolls in various countries and travel information.
Laws, penalties & fines:
» Fines Switzerland: New legal regulations from 1 May
» Watch out for the vignette - penalty & replacement toll looms!
Tips for your journey:
» Toll changes from March 2024 in the Czech Republic
» Holidays in the Czech Republic - Worth at least one trip
» E-vignettes for Austria - the agony of choice
» On a journey of discovery through Slovenia
» Holidays in Switzerland - don't forget the e-vignette
All about the e-vignette & route toll:
Routes with special tolls:
» Karawanken motorway: Why the route toll plays an important role
» Toll for Fernpass between Bavaria and Tyrol
» Arlberg motorway (S16) in Austria
» The A13 Brenner motorway - a busy transit route
» A panoramic drive on the Pyhrn motorway (A9)
Tauern motorway: Everything you need to know about the route toll
The Tauern motorway (A10) is one of Austria's most important traffic arteries and connects the north and south of the country through the Alps. The A10 is around 192 kilometres long. Due to its location and the associated high construction and maintenance costs, a toll is charged on certain sections of the motorway.
E-vignette Slovenia: How to save time and money with the digital vignette
With the e-vignette Slovenia, you experience an effortless and cost-effective solution for your journeys through the Slovenian motorway network. In our article you will learn everything you need to know about the purchase, validity and toll classes of this digital vignette.
Information on the toll in Switzerland
Switzerland is a centrally located transit country for journeys to Italy, France, Liechtenstein and Austria as well as a popular travel destination and when you cross the border you quickly find yourself on toll roads and motorways.
To avoid a fine for driving without a Swiss vignette, we recommend that you order the appropriate vignettes in advance.
Fines Switzerland: New legal regulations from 1 May
From May, notorious parking offenders or speeders from Germany will find it uncomfortable, because from then on they will also be able to pay for parking tickets from Switzerland.Â
A new police agreement between Germany and Switzerland, valid from 1 May 2024, will make this possible.
Austria: Significantly harsher penalties for speeders since March 2024
Following Denmark's example, Austria has now also recently significantly tightened the fines (up to 7,500 euros) and penalties for extreme speeders, meaning that vehicles can now also be confiscated and auctioned off.
Karawanken motorway: Why the route toll plays an important role
The A11, also known as the Karawanken motorway, is an important traffic artery connecting Austria and Slovenia.
In this article, we will take a closer look at topics such as tolls, vignettes and the Karawanken tunnel.
A panoramic drive on the Pyhrn motorway (A9)
The A9 Pyhrn motorway is a key north-south link in Austria. It runs over a distance of 230 kilometres as a continuation of the Innkreis motorway A8, starting at the Voralpenkreuz junction near Sattledt, to the Slovenian border near Spielfeld, where it is linked to the Slovenian motorway A1.
Toll for Fernpass between Bavaria and Tyrol
Provincial government of Tyrol decides on tunnel expansion and new construction as well as future tolls for financing.Â
The B179 Fernpass road between Füssen, Garmisch and the Inn Valley is popular with motorists and could lead to "congestion" on alternative routes once the toll is introduced...
Toll changes from March 2024 in the Czech Republic
Since 1 March 2024, in addition to the familiar vignette periods of 1 year, 30 or 10 days, travellers can also choose a 1-day vignette for a day trip to or through the Czech Republic.
The prices have been adjusted slightly, but the annual vignette has become 50% more expensive.
Holiday in Czech Republic - Why the neighbouring country is worth a trip (at least)
The Czech Republic is a country in Central Europe with excellently preserved castles and chateaux and a long history. In addition, there is a wide selection of local beers for connoisseurs to taste.
The Czech Republic as a travel destination is easy to reach without any major travel formalities such as a visa. The motorway network is excellent, so you can easily bypass Plzeň, Prague and other large cities if you want to travel further inland to the castles, nature parks or spas described below.
On a journey of discovery through Slovenia
Take a fascinating journey of discovery through Slovenia, a country rich in cultural treasures, breathtaking nature and historic cities.Â
These travel tips will guide you through the most important sights without having to travel all over the country.Â
 From the charming capital Ljubljana to the majestic Julian Alps and the picturesque coastal towns - experience Slovenia's diversity on an efficient tour.Â
Repeatedly referred to as Europe's best-kept secret, Slovenia will inspire you too.
Arlberg motorway (S16) in Austria
The Arlberg Expressway (S16) is an important transport link in Austria, which crosses the Arlberg Pass and connects the federal states of Vorarlberg and Tyrol.
The motorway runs along a scenic route and is important for both regional and international traffic.
The toll section is located between the St. Anton am Arlberg junction and the Langen am Arlberg junction: St. Jakob toll station, operations centre, 6580 St. Anton am Arlberg.
Watch out for the vignette - penalty & replacement toll looms!
Errors when affixing the adhesive toll sticker or using toll routes without a valid e-vignette can lead to high "substitute tolls"...
This is because anyone who does not affix the vignette for Austria to the inside of the windscreen correctly according to the instructions or who drives on motorways and motorways in Austria before the e-vignette is valid is using it "improperly".
The A13 Brenner motoway
Busy transit route from Austria over the Brenner Pass to Italy
The A13, better known as the Brenner motorway, was built in the 1960s. It is considered one of the first mountain motorways in the world and is part of the European Road 45, which stretches over a length of 5,190 km.
The entire stretch of the Brenner motorway A 13 is a special toll route on which motor vehicles up to a weight of 3.5 tonnes are exempt from the obligation to display a toll sticker and must pay the Brenner toll instead.
Holiday in Switzerland
Do I need an E-vignette or a lump-sum heavy vehicle charge?
Switzerland is centrally located in the middle of Europe and serves as a transit country for travel to Italy, France, Liechtenstein and Austria. It is also a popular travel destination with many toll roads and motorways.
Since 1985 there has been an obligation in Switzerland to pay a national road tax on motorways and motorways. This is intended to ensure that all travellers contribute to the costs of maintenance, operation and new construction of the Swiss motorways.
What is an e-vignette and how does it work?
The e-vignette is the electronic alternative to the toll sticker. With the e-vignette, the license plate of the vehicle is registered for a certain period of time.
There are automatic checkpoints on the highways that check the license plates. Here it
is recognized for which license plate an electronic vignette is booked and for which not.
What is a digital route toll?
Electronically operated toll collection, also known as digital route tolling, records and charges for the use of selected road sections or motorways.
Unlike traditional tolling systems, where motorists must stop to pay at toll booths and pay by cash or credit card, digital route tolling allows tolls to be collected automatically.
E-vignettes Austria - agony of choice: 10 days, 2 months, 1 year?
When it comes to using the motorways and motorways in Austria, vignettes are an unavoidable topic. They allow vehicles with a total weight of up to 3.5 tonnes to travel legally and smoothly on Austrian roads.
We will take a closer look at the different vignette options to help you decide which is best for your travel needs.
