Question 1

Since when has the obligation to have a vignette existed in Austria?

Accepted Answer

There has been a vignette requirement in Austria since 1997 to cover the costs of maintaining motorways and expressways. This vignette, also known as an adhesive vignette, motorway vignette, sticker or "Pickerl", is a mandatory proof required for most motorways and sections in Austria.

Question 2

What is a digital vignette or E-vignette?

Accepted Answer

The digital vignette in Austria acts as proof and is necessary for cars, mobile homes and trucks (vehicles with a permissible total weight of up to 3.5 tons). It can either be purchased and registered on the license plates of these vehicles or can be attached to the windshield in the form of an adhesive vignette, often called a “sticker”.

For vehicle owners who want to avoid the hassle of attaching and later removing the adhesive vignette, the 10-day vignette, the 2-month vignette and the annual vignette for Austria can be purchased quickly, conveniently and fully digitally directly on our website acquire. The digital vignette for Austria is valid immediately. The 18-day activation period no longer applies.

Question 3

What types of vignettes are there in Austria?

Accepted Answer

There are two different types of vignettes based on how they are attached:

Adhesive vignette (“Pickerl”)
A "classic" adhesive vignette, also lovingly called "Pickerl" by the Austrians, is the well-known variant of the vignette and has been in use since 1997. Although it may still be used, it is becoming less and less popular. The reason for this lies in the new variant of the vignette, the digital vignette. This saves the vehicle owner the hassle of sticking and later removing.

Digital vignette
The digital vignette is a new service offered by ASFINAG, the motorway and expressway financing company, and has been in use since the end of 2017. In contrast to the adhesive vignette, this is becoming increasingly popular. The reason is simple. The digital vignette is tied to the license plate and can be purchased and registered online very conveniently and easily. There is no need for the annoying gluing and subsequent removal of the vignette.

Adhesive vignette and digital vignette? The choice between depends on the personal preferences of the vehicle owner. Both types serve the same purpose, namely the authorization to use motorways and expressways in Austria. It is important to note that the digital vignette is tied to the respective vehicle and cannot be transferred to other vehicles.

Question 4

What is the difference between an adhesive vignette and a digital vignette?

Accepted Answer

The difference between an adhesive vignette and a digital vignette is relatively small. In contrast to the adhesive vignette, which is tied to the vehicle and must be attached manually, the digital vignette is tied to the license plate. This can be purchased quickly and conveniently using your computer and smartphone.

Question 5

Which types of vignettes are valid?

Accepted Answer

The validity of a vignette does not depend on the type of attachment. This means that both the adhesive vignette, also known as a sticker or "pickerl", and the digital vignette have the same validity. However, there are different validity periods:

10-day vignette
A 10-day vignette is, as the name suggests, valid for 10 days. The first day of the 10 days is the day of registration or purchase. For example, if you bought the vignette on January 1st, 2023, the vignette is valid until midnight on January 10th, 2023. You can buy the 10-day vignette quickly and conveniently online on our website. It is valid immediately.

2-month vignette
The 2-month vignette is valid for two months. Here too, the first day of validity is the day of registration or purchase. For example, if you bought the vignette on January 10th, 2023, it is valid until midnight on March 10th, 2023. You can buy the 2-month vignette quickly and conveniently online on our website. It is valid immediately.

Annual vignette
An annual vignette is always valid until midnight on January 31st of the following year. For example, if you bought the vignette on January 1st, 2023, the vignette is valid until January 31st, 2024. You can buy the annual vignette quickly and conveniently online on our website. It is valid immediately.

Note: Benefit from the automatic extension and ensure the continued validity of your annual vignette.

Question 6

Do I also need a vignette for a trailer?

Accepted Answer

Trailers do not require a vignette in Austria as long as the weight of the towing vehicle is less than 3.5 tonnes permissible gross vehicle weight (GVW).

Question 7

Do caravans in Austria require a vignette?

Accepted Answer

Caravans that, together with the towing vehicle, have a permissible gross vehicle weight (GVW) of less than 3.5 tonnes are exempt from the vignette requirement.

Question 8

Do motorhomes in Austria need a vignette?

Accepted Answer

Motorhomes with a permissible total weight (GVW) of up to 3.5 tonnes require a vignette. If the weight is above this, a toll depending on the location must be paid. Furthermore, the motorhome must be equipped with a GO-Box.

Further regulations and restrictions may be possible in Alpine tunnels and on passes.

Question 9

On which roads in Austria does the vignette requirement apply?

Accepted Answer

The vignette requirement generally applies to all motor vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes maximum permissible total weight (hzG). For certain tunnels and routes, i.e. particularly cost-intensive sections, an additional toll applies, which is required in addition to the vignette. Separate route toll tariffs apply here. These are the following:

A9 Pyrhn Autobahn and Gleinalmtunnel
A9 Pyrhn Autobahn und Bosrucktunnel
A10 Tauern Autobahn und Katschbergtunnel
A11 Karawaken Autobahn und Karawankentunnel
A13 Brenner Autobahn
S16 Arlberg-Schnellstraße

In addition to the digital vignette, you can also register and purchase the digital section toll quickly and conveniently on our website. To do this you simply have to click on the relevant highway.

Question 10

Can there be penalties and fines for violations of vignette and toll requirements?

Accepted Answer

Violations of the vignette requirement or route toll regulations, regardless of whether knowingly or unknowingly, are punished with drastic penalties and high fines. Depending on the country, the fines range between €120 and €800.

With our service you can save high fines and stress. With us you can quickly and conveniently buy digital vignettes and route tolls online. The digital vignettes and route tolls are valid immediately. No waiting times and no stress.

Digital vignette Austria

Digital vignette and toll in Austria

The vehicle types of the digital vignette for Austria

Motorcycle

Motor vehicle

Motorhomes

Note

Digital vignettes with different validity and digital route tolls