Question 1

How fast do I get the Austria vignette?

Accepted Answer

Straight away. The electronic vignette is issued once payment clears and arrives by email. Nothing to print, nothing to stick on the windscreen.

Question 2

What do I need to buy one?

Accepted Answer

Your licence plate, the country of registration, and a payment card. That is all. No VIN, no registration certificate.

Question 3

When does it start?

Accepted Answer

You choose the start date in the form. Pick today and it is valid from the moment payment clears; pick a future date and it starts at 00:00 that day.

Question 4

Is the vignette tied to my plate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is registered electronically against the licence plate and checked automatically by the road operator’s cameras. Double-check the plate before paying.

Question 5

What happens if I drive without one in Austria?

Accepted Answer

You risk a fine from the road operator or the police. Amounts vary by country, but in every case they far exceed the price of the vignette. Paying the fine does not replace the vignette.

Question 6

Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

Road vignettes are non-transferable and non-refundable once issued. Check the plate and the period before you confirm payment.

Cars	Price
1d	9.60EUR
10d	12.80EUR
2m	32.00EUR
12m	106.80EUR

Motorcycles	Price
1d	3.80EUR
10d	5.10EUR
2m	12.80EUR
12m	42.70EUR

Austria vignette

Reference prices for Austria

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