Austria Vignette 2026: ASFINAG Digital Guide

Driving on Austrian motorways (Autobahn) and expressways (Schnellstraße) requires a valid toll vignette for all passenger cars up to 3.5t maximum permissible gross weight.

Digital Vignette vs. Physical Sticker in 2026

The ASFINAG digital vignette is tied directly to your car’s license plate number:

• Instant Activation for Businesses: Business purchases activate immediately.
• 18-Day Consumer Protection Rule: Private online purchases take 18 days to become valid due to EU consumer withdrawal rights, unless purchased at authorized point-of-sale kiosks or registered digital stations.

Vignette Categories for Cars (M1)

Car owners can choose between several duration tiers:

• 1-Day Vignette: Ideal for transiting through Austria.
• 10-Day Vignette: Popular for short holidays.
• 2-Month Vignette: Suited for extended stays.
• Annual Vignette: Valid for 14 months (Dec 1 of prior year to Jan 31 of following year).

Toll Camera Enforcement (AVS)

ASFINAG operates automated high-speed camera systems across the highway network. Driving a car without a valid vignette triggers an automatic substitute toll (Ersatzmaut) of €120. Unpaid substitute tolls escalate to court fines of up to €3,000.

Stay Compliant with WrooWroo

Add your car’s license plate to WrooWroo to receive automatic expiry alerts before your annual or 10-day vignette expires.