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Practical guides to vignettes and motorway tolls across Europe.

• Planning

  Central Europe Road Trip 2026 — Toll & Vignette Checklist

  A road trip across Central Europe crosses several tolling systems. Here is the country-by-country checklist so you are covered from each border.

  5 min read · Jun 18, 2026

• Toll box

  Vignette or Toll Box? How to Tell Which You Need

  Vignette or toll box? It depends where you drive. Here is the simple split — and what to do when your route crosses both kinds.

  3 min read · Jun 16, 2026

• Toll box

  How the EETS Toll Box Works — One Device for 5 Countries

  A single toll box handles the barrier tolls across Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Croatia — no subscription, no per-country setup.

  3 min read · Jun 14, 2026

• Vignettes

  6 Vignette Mistakes That Get Drivers Fined

  Most vignette fines come from a handful of avoidable mistakes. Here are the six that catch people out most.

  3 min read · Jun 13, 2026

• Vignettes

  Czech Republic Motorway Vignette 2026 — Types, Prices & EV Rules

  Czech motorways need a digital vignette linked to your plate. Here is what type to pick, the EV exemption that needs paperwork, and how fines work.

  4 min read · Jun 12, 2026

• Planning

  Driving Austria to Italy 2026 — Vignette, Section Tolls & Toll Box

  The popular Austria–Italy corridor mixes three things: a vignette, a separate alpine section toll, and Italian barrier tolls. Here is the breakdown.

  4 min read · Jun 11, 2026

• Planning

  Electric Cars & European Vignettes 2026 — Free, Discounted, or Not

  Driving an EV across Europe? Vignette rules differ by country, and "electric" does not always mean free. Here is the catch that gets foreign EVs fined.

  4 min read · Jun 10, 2026

• Vignettes

  Just Passing Through? When You Still Need a Vignette

  Even ten minutes on a motorway usually needs a vignette in most countries. Here is how to cover short transits cheaply.

  3 min read · Jun 9, 2026

• Vignettes

  Switzerland Motorway Vignette 2026 — Why It's Annual Only

  No 10-day option in Switzerland — only the annual. Here is why, what it covers, and the trailer rule people miss.

  3 min read · Jun 8, 2026

• Planning

  Caravans, Trailers & Motorhomes — European Toll Rules 2026

  Caravans and motorhomes hit toll rules cars don't: extra trailer vignettes, Slovenia's height class, and the 3.5 t threshold that changes everything.

  4 min read · Jun 7, 2026

• Vignettes

  What Happens If You Drive Without a Vignette in Europe

  Driving without a vignette is not a gamble worth taking — cameras catch plates automatically and fines dwarf the vignette price. Here is how it works.

  3 min read · Jun 6, 2026

• Vignettes

  Bulgaria E-Vignette 2026 — The Weekend Vignette Starts at Noon

  Bulgaria's cheap weekend vignette has a catch: it starts at noon Friday. Here is the short guide, the new 1-day option, and the euro switch.

  4 min read · Jun 5, 2026

• Vignettes

  How Plate-Based Vignette Checks Work in 2026

  No more stickers — vignettes are now tied to your plate and read by cameras. Here is how it works and the one mistake that gets people fined.

  3 min read · Jun 4, 2026

• Vignettes

  Can You Buy a Vignette in Advance? Start-Date Rules by Country

  You can usually buy before you travel and set a start date — but how far ahead varies by country. Here is the quick reference.

  3 min read · Jun 3, 2026

• Vignettes

  Slovenia Vignette 2026 — The 2A/2B Class That Confuses Everyone

  Slovenia's 2A/2B class trips up more drivers than anything else. It is about height above the front axle, not your car's total height.

  4 min read · Jun 2, 2026

• Toll box

  Toll Box Delivery & Setup — What to Expect

  What actually happens after you order a toll box — what's in the package, how to mount it, and how the five-country tolling works.

  3 min read · Jun 1, 2026

• Vignettes

  Hungary E-Matrica 2026 — Instant Activation, Linked to Your Plate

  Hungary's vignette activates the moment you buy it. Here is the short guide to types, the regional option, and enforcement.

  3 min read · May 30, 2026

• Vignettes

  Austria Motorway Vignette 2026 — Types, the 18-Day Rule & Section Tolls

  Austria's vignette has a catch when bought online and several section tolls on top. Here is the full picture — note VignPass doesn't sell this one.

  4 min read · May 29, 2026

• Vignettes

  Slovakia E-Vignette 2026 — Free for Motorcycles, New 1-Day Option

  Slovakia gives motorcycles a free pass and recently added a 1-day vignette. Here is what to pick and how the plate-linked system works.

  3 min read · May 28, 2026

• Vignettes

  Romania Rovinieta 2026 — The Vignette for All National Roads

  Romania's rovinieta is required on national roads too, not only motorways. Here is the short guide and the bridge toll people forget.

  3 min read · May 26, 2026