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Austria Abolishes Motorway Stickers With Digital-Only Vignette Starting Dec. 1, 2026

Lawmakers cite lower costs, fewer forgeries and simpler purchases for travelers.

Overview

  • The Nationalrat approved the end of adhesive windshield vignettes, making Austria’s motorway tolls digital-only from December 1, 2026.
  • The digital vignette remains available through the same channels, including online sales and in-person purchases at kiosks, petrol stations and toll points.
  • Usage is already shifting strongly to digital, with more than 75% of annual vignettes now bought electronically.
  • ÖVP traffic spokesman Joachim Schnabel estimates annual savings of €3–5 million and points to reduced mailing needs and forgery risks.
  • Prices for 2026 are set, including an annual vignette at €106.80, with one-day, ten-day and two-month options available; fines for driving without a valid vignette start at €120.