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Austria Ends Windshield Toll Stickers in 2027, Moves to Plate‑Based Digital System

Proof of payment shifts to license‑plate registration with automated checks, with violations triggering an on‑the‑spot replacement toll.

Overview

  • 2026 will be the final year the adhesive vignette is sold, with both sticker and digital options available before a full digital switch on February 1, 2027.
  • Digital tolls are tied to the vehicle’s license plate and can be purchased in the Asfinag online shop or app as well as at service stations where staff complete the registration.
  • Online purchases of two‑month or annual vignettes for private buyers activate after an 18‑day cooling‑off period, while on‑site purchases and business orders are valid immediately; one‑day and 10‑day options start on the chosen date.
  • Tariffs for 2026 rise by about 2.9%, with car prices at €9.60 (1‑day), €12.80 (10‑day), €32.00 (2‑month) and €106.80 (annual), and motorcycle prices at €3.80, €5.10, €12.80 and €42.70.
  • Compliance will be checked via automated cameras and plate lookups, with a €120 replacement toll for cars without valid registration, and certain short border stretches of A1, A12 and A14 remain vignette‑free.