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If you're planning to drive in Austria, you'll need to get a toll sticker, also known as a vignette, for your vehicle. This applies to all motorways and expressways in the country, and there are several options for where to buy one. You can purchase a vignette at various physical locations, including Austrian Automobile Clubs, post offices, newsagents, and
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Where to buy | Austrian Automobile Clubs, post offices, newsagents, petrol stations, tobacconists, Austria's neighbouring countries at petrol stations, borders, and Automobile Clubs, online in the ASFINAG toll shop, ASFINAG app, or at ASFINAG toll stations without cash using a credit or debit card, Tolltickets |
| Validity periods | 1 day, 10 days, 2 months, 1 year |
| Vehicles that require a vignette | Cars, motorbikes, camper vans, motorcycles with sidecars, three-wheeled motor vehicles, and all motor vehicles up to and including 3.5 tons |
| Where to display the vignette | Inside of the windshield of the vehicle on the top left-hand edge or behind the rear-view mirror, on a motorbike it must be affixed to a component that is difficult to remove (fork leg or tank) and clearly visible |
| Cost of not having a valid vignette | Fine of up to €240, failure to pay the fine may result in an administrative penalty procedure, which can increase the costs significantly to between €300 and €3,000 |
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Where to buy Austria toll stickers in Austria
Austria's motorway toll sticker, also known as the Vignette, can be purchased at numerous points of sale within the country. This includes outlets such as the ÖAMTC and ARBÖ motorists' clubs, as well as petrol stations and tobacconists. The Vignette is also available at Austria's border with its neighbouring countries at petrol stations and relevant motorists' clubs.
The Vignette is mandatory for all cars, motorbikes, and camper vans up to 3.5 tons of technically permissible maximum laden mass (TPMLM) travelling on motorways and expressways in Austria. It must be displayed on the inside of the vehicle's windshield, stuck to the top left-hand edge or behind the rear-view mirror, and not covered by any tinting strips. For motorbikes, it must be affixed to a component that is not easily removable, such as the fork leg or tank, and clearly visible.
The Vignette is available in different periods of validity: 1 day, 10 days, 2 months, or 1 year. The annual Vignette is valid for 14 months, from 1 December of the previous year until 31 January of the following year. The 1-day Vignette is a digital-only product and can be purchased through the ASFINAG toll shop or app. The 10-day and 2-month Vignettes are available in both physical and digital formats and can be purchased at the same outlets as the annual Vignette.
In addition to the physical Vignette, a digital version is also available, which is linked to the vehicle's license plate and can be purchased online through the ASFINAG website, app, or authorised distributors such as Tolltickets. The digital Vignette offers convenience, especially for holders of transferable number plates, as it does not need to be displayed on the vehicle's windshield.
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Where to buy Austria toll stickers in neighbouring countries
If you're planning to drive in Austria, you'll need to get a motorway toll sticker (also known as a 'Vignette') for your vehicle. These are compulsory for all cars, motorbikes, and camper vans up to 3.5 tons in weight.
You can buy Vignettes in Austria's neighbouring countries at petrol stations, borders, and automobile clubs. You can also purchase them online from anywhere within the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, or via the ASFINAG app.
The Vignette is available in four different types, with varying periods of validity: one day, ten days, two months, or one year. The one-day and ten-day Vignettes are available as digital products only and are valid immediately. The two-month and one-year Vignettes are available as either physical or digital stickers, but they are only valid from the 18th day after purchase.
Physical Vignettes can be purchased at numerous points of sale, including the ÖAMTC and ARBÖ motorists' clubs, as well as petrol stations and tobacconists.
Vignettes can also be purchased at GO-Box points of sale in neighbouring countries close to the Austrian border. GO-Boxes are required for vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tons.
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How to buy Austria toll stickers online
In Austria, all motor vehicles up to and including 3.5 tons are required to pay tolls on motorways and expressways. These tolls are collected through either a physical toll sticker (also known as a Paper Vignette) or a Digital Vignette. The vignette is a small, coloured, adhesive sticker that you must display on your vehicle when using Austria's tolled roads.
You can buy Austrian toll stickers online from the ASFINAG toll shop or the ASFINAG app. The vignette is also available at numerous points of sale in Austria and neighbouring countries, for example at the ÖAMTC and ARBÖ motorists’ clubs as well as petrol stations and tobacconists.
Tolltickets is an authorized ASFINAG online distributor, guaranteeing official prices for Austrian toll products. You can book vignettes with validity periods of 1 day, 10 days, 2 months, or 1 year. The annual vignette covers the last month of the previous year and the first month of the following year.
If you drive on Austrian roads without a valid digital or paper vignette, you could face a fine of up to €240. Failure to pay the fine immediately may result in an administrative penalty procedure, which can increase the costs significantly to between €300 and €3,000.
If your vehicle exceeds 3.5 tons, you must have a GO-Box to access toll roads in Austria. The GO-Box is available from many petrol stations and other GO-Box partners in Austria.
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Where to display the Austria toll sticker
The toll sticker must be displayed on the inside of the windshield of your vehicle as you enter Austria. It must be stuck to your windshield in order to be valid. The vignette sticker should be affixed to the top left-hand edge or the centre of the windscreen, below the attachment point of the rear-view mirror. If the top of the windshield is tinted to prevent the entrance of sunlight, the vignette must be attached below the tinted area so it can be seen clearly.
For motorbikes, the vignette must be affixed to a component that is difficult to remove, such as the fork leg or the tank, and must be clearly visible. The vignette cannot be attached to a luggage case or a motorcycle bag.
The toll sticker is available at numerous points of sale, including petrol stations, tobacconists, service stations, vending machines, and automobile clubs. It can also be purchased online.
The vignette is not compulsory for driving in Austria, but if you are stopped at a control and do not have a valid vignette, you will have to pay a fine ranging from €300 to €3,000. You will also be fined if you have a valid vignette but have not displayed it correctly.
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Austria toll sticker rules and regulations
Austria's motorway toll sticker, the Vignette, is compulsory for all cars, motorbikes, and camper vans up to 3.5 tons when driving on motorways and expressways. The Vignette can be purchased as a physical toll sticker or a digital vignette.
Where to Buy a Physical Toll Sticker
Physical toll stickers can be purchased at numerous points of sale, including:
- Austrian Automobile Clubs
- Post offices
- Newsagents
- Petrol stations
- Tobacconists
- Motorway service stations
- Austria's neighbouring countries at petrol stations, borders, and Automobile Clubs
Where to Buy a Digital Vignette
Digital vignettes can be purchased:
- Online in the ASFINAG toll shop from anywhere within the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland
- At ASFINAG toll stations without cash using a credit or debit card
- In the ASFINAG app "Unterwegs"
- At a physical sales office or a vending machine
Rules and Regulations
When driving on Austrian motorways and expressways, it is essential to display the Vignette sticker correctly. For cars, the sticker must be affixed to the inside of the windshield, either on the top left-hand edge or behind the rear-view mirror. It must not be covered by any tinting strips. For motorbikes, the sticker should be affixed to a component that is difficult to remove, such as the fork leg or tank, and clearly visible.
The Vignette is not valid if attached to a luggage case or a motorcycle bag. Additionally, special foils, suction cups, or adhesive tapes must not be used to affix the sticker.
The Vignette has different periods of validity, including 1 day, 10 days, 2 months, or 1 year. It is important to ensure that the correct Vignette is purchased for the intended duration of your stay in Austria. The validity period for the digital vignette can be modified online if needed.
For vehicles exceeding 3.5 tons, a GO-Box is required to access toll roads in Austria. The GO-Box can be obtained from petrol stations and other partners in Austria.
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Frequently asked questions
You can buy a physical Austria toll sticker, also known as a vignette, at Austrian Automobile Clubs, post offices, newsagents, and petrol stations. You can also purchase them in Austria’s neighbouring countries at petrol stations, borders, and Automobile Clubs.
You can buy a digital vignette in the ASFINAG toll shop or using the free ASFINAG app. You can also buy them online at www.asfinag.at.
The cost of the vignette depends on the length of validity. You can purchase vignettes that are valid for 1 day, 10 days, 2 months, or 1 year.
If you drive on Austrian roads without a valid digital or paper vignette, you could face a fine of up to €240. Failure to pay the fine may result in an administrative penalty of between €300 and €3,000.
