First, we need to understand what a toll road is. It's simple, because it's a road or even a part of a road that you have to pay to use. This topic has become quite widespread and popular in some countries. The advantage is that the money raised is used to improve and repair the road itself. A vignette, or transportation fee, helps to pay for a toll road.
Who should buy a vignette and where?
In some countries, only foreigners need to know what a vignette is and have one, while in others this requirement applies to everyone. However, in any case, Ukrainians who are going to travel should get one.
There are many ways to get such a pass. For example, you can buy a car vignette on our website. By the way, buying online is the most convenient way. After all, as soon as you pay for it, it will be sent to your email and will be active from the specified date. And you don't need to attach any papers to the windshield of your car.
If online doesn't work out, you can visit a gas station, a specialized store, or a point of sale. They are located near the border. However, it will take time to find a physical pass.
And most importantly, you should make sure that you have all the necessary papers to draw up a vignette. Such a document can be valid from 1 day to 1 year. So you can get it for the right period and not overpay.
In which countries does the vignette work?
You need to find out what a car vignette is and purchase it if you plan to travel to the following countries:
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Bulgaria;
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Romania;
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Slovenia;
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Austria;
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Czech Republic;
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Slovakia;
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Moldova;
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Hungary;
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Switzerland.
However, the absence of an electronic format of such a document or its paper analog on the windshield may result in a fine.
Penalties for the absence of a vignette
The police guarantee that there are no violators on the roads. It is the police who keep order in most countries of the world. And it is police officers who check for vignettes and issue fines to those who have violated the rule. The amount may vary from country to country. But in any case, it is an unpleasant blow to the wallet:
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Bulgaria - 15Z euros;
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Romania - 5Z euros;
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Slovenia - from Z00 to 800 euros;
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Austria - 120 euros;
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Czech Republic - 196 euros if paid immediately or Z925 euros if it goes to court;
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Slovakia - 140 to 700 euros;
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Moldova - 112 to 195 euros;
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Hungary - 46 euros;
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Switzerland -
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180 euros.
Therefore, it is better not to take risks and prepare for the trip conscientiously.