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- Legal2. April 2026·5 min
What happens if you drive without a valid vignette
Fines range from 120 € to 800 € depending on country. Here is what enforcement looks like in 2026.
- Planning26. März 2026·4 min
Driving with a trailer: when do you need a separate vignette?
Trailer rules differ dramatically by country. Sometimes the trailer needs nothing, sometimes it needs its own vignette.
- Basics18. März 2026·4 min
E-vignette vs sticker: what changed in the last 5 years
Physical stickers are disappearing. Here is what the digital e-vignette is, how it is enforced, and why it is harder to fake.
- Planning10. März 2026·4 min
Choosing a vignette for transit: less is more
If you are just passing through a country, the cheapest option is often not the one that looks like it.
- Romania1. März 2026·4 min
Rovinieta: Romania's road tax for foreign drivers
Romania requires a vignette for all national roads, not just motorways. Here is what rovinieta covers and the peço bridge trap.
- Germany20. Februar 2026·5 min
German license plates: what the letters before the dash mean
The first 1-3 letters of a German plate are the city or district code. Here is how they work and why they matter for e-vignettes.
- Slovenia12. Februar 2026·4 min
Slovenia 2A vs 2B: which category is your SUV?
Slovenia splits passenger vehicles into two categories by height and axles. Pick the wrong one and risk a fine up to 800 €.
- Switzerland3. Februar 2026·3 min
Switzerland: why there is only an annual vignette
The Swiss sticker costs 40 CHF regardless of whether you visit for a day or a year. Here is how to plan around it.
- Hungary22. Januar 2026·5 min
Hungary e-Matrica: national vs county vignettes
How the Hungarian e-Matrica system works, why county vignettes can be half the price, and common mistakes tourists make.
- Austria14. Januar 2026·4 min
Austria vignette 2026: prices, periods and how it works
Official ASFINAG e-vignette rates for 2026, the 18-day rule you need to know, and what the digital vignette actually covers.