Austria Vignette – Your Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about the Austrian motorway vignette: purchase, display, validity periods and legal exemptions explained clearly.
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Everything you need to know about the Austrian motorway vignette: purchase, display, validity periods and legal exemptions explained clearly.
Explore Services Get in TouchThe Austrian vignette is a motorway toll sticker that grants access to Austria's motorways and expressways. It is issued by ASFINAG (Autobahnen- und Schnellstraßen-Finanzierungs-Aktiengesellschaft) and is mandatory for all motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes maximum permissible weight.
The vignette is not an optional extra but a legal requirement. Driving on a toll road without a valid vignette risks significant fines. Enforcement is carried out both at fixed checkpoints and by mobile patrol units operating across the country.
Since 2023, the digital vignette (e-vignette) has become the preferred format. It is registered directly to your vehicle's number plate and is valid immediately after purchase – no physical sticker needs to be attached to the windscreen. However, the adhesive sticker vignette remains available and is legally equivalent.
It is important to note that the vignette does not cover all roads in Austria. Certain sections, particularly mountain passes and tunnels, are subject to a separate route toll that must be paid in addition to the vignette. Always check the specific toll regulations for your planned route before setting off.
ASFINAG offers several vignette types, differentiated by validity period and vehicle category. Cars and motorcycles are subject to different tariffs.
Ideal for short trips or transit journeys through Austria. Valid for 10 consecutive days from the date of purchase.
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For more frequent journeys or extended stays. Valid for 2 months from the date of purchase, ideal for seasonal visitors.
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The most economical option for regular users. Valid from 1 December of the previous year to 31 January of the following year.
View PricesThe Austrian vignette can be purchased through several channels. Each method has its own advantages and considerations, which we explain below.
The most convenient method is purchasing through the official ASFINAG website. The e-vignette is registered directly to your number plate. You receive a confirmation email and can drive immediately. Credit cards, debit cards and various online payment methods are accepted.
Adhesive vignettes are available at almost all Austrian petrol stations and at border crossings. Many petrol stations in Germany, Switzerland, Hungary and Slovenia also stock Austrian vignettes.
In Austria, vignettes are also available at tobacconists (Trafiken) and selected post offices. This option is particularly convenient for residents who wish to purchase the annual vignette well before the new year begins.
Members of ÖAMTC or ARBÖ can purchase vignettes directly from their club. Additional services and advice on toll regulations at home and abroad are often available.
For more information on purchase options, visit our Services page and our FAQ section.
Correct display of the adhesive vignette is essential for its validity. An incorrectly affixed vignette may be treated as invalid during inspections.
For motorcycles, the vignette is affixed to a clearly visible part of the vehicle, such as the fork leg or mudguard.
Not all vehicles and roads are subject to the vignette requirement. The most important exemptions are:
| Category | Exemption | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | Vehicles over 3.5 t GVW | Subject to distance-based toll (GO-Box) |
| Vehicles | Emergency vehicles (police, fire, ambulance) | Full exemption |
| Vehicles | Vehicles with disability badge | Exemption under certain conditions |
| Roads | Federal roads (B-roads) | No vignette required |
| Roads | Urban sections on motorways | Short sections within built-up areas |
| Persons | Local residents with special permit | For residents of specific road sections |
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