Purchase a day vignette for Austria
As is known, Austria has been charging a toll for the use of its motorways and expressways since 1997. So if you want to drive on these roads there, you have to buy a vignette (also called a sticker) and attach it to the windshield in a clearly visible place. These instructions explain how to purchase a day vignette.
Do not forego the purchase of a vignette, otherwise you will have to pay a heavy fine in the event of an inspection. The sales outlets offer three different types of vignette. For many Germans, only the 10-day vignette is usually an option, as they only use the Austrian motorways during the holiday period.
Buy a 10-day vignette before starting your journey
If you intend to use the Austrian motorways and expressways on your next vacation, it is advisable to purchase the vignette before you start your journey.
- A popular method is to buy from an automobile club. To do this, for example, go to an ADAC branch and buy a vignette for your travel date.
- Ordering the vignette on the Internet is easier and more convenient. Appropriate Toll portals offer the purchase and shipping of the vignette.
Buy a 10-day vignette shortly before Austria
- You do not necessarily have to buy the vignette in advance, you can do it on the day of your trip.
- As a rule, the vignette can also be purchased at a gas station or service area near the border.
- In this case, pay attention to the corresponding signs along the motorway. Often the reference "last point of sale before the border" is mentioned.
- Make sure you don't forget to buy the vignette. The presence of the vignette is checked in various ways in Austria and a violation of the toll obligation is punishable by high fines.
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After you have purchased a 10-day vignette, you can start your journey. Incidentally, the income from the vignette sale is earmarked and is used in full for the construction and maintenance of the Austrian trunk road network.
