Latvian vignette free for vehicles under 3.5 T
We have good news for you! In Latvia, cars and small vehicles are not required to purchase the Latvian vignette or pay other road taxes.
This means that you can drive worry-free on the roads of Latvia and enjoy your trip to this country.
Do I need to pay other taxes than Latvian vignette?
No, you do not have to pay any tax if you choose to drive your vehicle in Latvia. Just be careful, your vehicle must have a maximum authorized mass of 3.5 tons, to be exempt from the Latvia vignette.
So, you can hit the road without any worries, and if you want to know about the road taxes related to other countries in Europe, go here.
How do I buy Latvian vignette for vehicles over 3.5 T?
In Latvia, heavy vehicles with a maximum authorized weight of more than 3.5 tonnes must use the vignette system.
If you own such a vehicle, you will be required to purchase the Latvia vignette online. The online purchase process is simple and we will provide you with all the necessary information below.
The easiest and fastest way to buy Latvia vignette online is through the Toll Shop app. You download the application, select the country, enter the vehicle data and pay with the bank card, directly in the application. You can purchase vignettes for several countries or for several vehicles and go on your travels without any problems!
Another alternative is given by the following steps:
- Access the online platform for purchasing the Latvian vignette;
- Select the option corresponding to your vehicle, as well as the desired validity period;
- Complete the vehicle details, including registration number and other requested information;
- Pay for the Latvia vignette using one of the payment options available on the online platform;
- After completing the payment, you will receive the Latvia vignette in electronic format;
- Keep your payment confirmation for the duration of your trip;
It is important to carefully check the information provided by the online purchase platform and ensure that you have filled in all the details correctly. Compliance with the obligation to purchase the Latvian vignette is essential to avoid fines and to travel in accordance with the legislation in force.
Latvian vignette via SMS
The process of purchasing Latvian vignette via SMS is quick and easy to implement, giving you a practical solution the moment you hit the roads in Latvia.
All you have to do is send a message and you will receive payment confirmation immediately, allowing you to drive with peace of mind without worrying about possible fines.
To use this system, follow the steps below:
- Create an account here;
- Enter your vehicle data;
- Add your phone number;
- Load an amount of money into your account as a deposit;
- Whenever you drive on the roads of Latvia, send an SMS according to the instructions and you will be able to drive peacefully on the roads;
Latvian vignette price
The tax for the Latvia vignette is calculated individually for each vehicle weighing more than 3.5 tons, depending on the following criteria:
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) – this is the maximum permitted weight of the vehicle, including the load.
- Number of vehicle axles – vignette fees may vary according to the number of vehicle axles, as this aspect reflects the level of impact of the vehicle on the road infrastructure.
- Emission level – the vignette tax can also be influenced by the vehicle’s emission level, according to the emission standards set by the Latvian authorities.
You can find all the details regarding the prices here. Thus, you will be able to calculate the approximate costs of your trip, in order to be prepared in time.
Can I use a toll device to pay Latvian vignette?
Latvia does not have a toll booth, so you will need to choose either the online payment option or the SMS payment option.
This should not be a problem for you, because Latvian vignette payment methods are affordable and easy to implement.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. If you drove without a vignette and were recorded by the inspection cameras, you have a very high chance of receiving the fine at home. But in some countries, you may have the misfortune of being stopped to pay the fine on the spot. Generally, the fine is a few hundred euros, but it varies from country to country.
Vignettes in any country can be purchased at gas stations or specially dedicated points. In recent years, most European countries also allow the purchase of the vignette online. In the Toll Shop app you have step-by-step information for purchasing the vignette in all European countries and the possibility to buy online for some of them.
Most countries in Europe allow this. They have developed their own online payment methods, and for many of them you have access to purchase the vignette directly from the Toll Shop. To find out exactly how you can purchase your vignette for each country, visit the free Toll Shop app, you have all the information in one place.
There is no such option. If you have purchased a vignette, it remains valid until the end of the selected period. Be very careful when entering the data so as not to make a mistake, because once purchased, you cannot get the money back.
No matter how many countries you transit through, you must purchase a vignette for each country. It is important to make sure it is valid upon entering that country to avoid fines.
No, you do not need to print any physical sheet if you purchased the vignette online. You just need to make sure that the online payment has been processed and that the vignette is within the validity period.
Yes, whether it's personal or company data, your data is kept safe in the app.
Yes. Whether you have several personal cars or own a car fleet, you can register as many vehicles as you have to purchase a vignette in any country available in the app.
Yes. After purchasing the vignette, you will receive the invoice both by email and in the application.
The vignette is checked by the video cameras installed on the roads that require the payment of the toll. After the check, you will receive the fine at home. In other countries, you may be stopped to pay it on the spot.
Yes, absolutely. Most countries require vignettes for motorcycles as well, so you will be able to purchase either online (for example through Toll Shop) or physically in the country for which you need the vignette.
Categorical. You can have several vignettes active at the same time, for each country you transit. The most important thing is to buy the vignette before entering each country to make sure you don't risk fines. With the help of Toll Shop, you can simultaneously buy several vignettes in Europe, for the same vehicle or for several.
In many European countries, in addition to the vignette, you will also have to pay tolls for bridges or tunnels. You can find all the information in the Toll Shop app.
The validity of the purchased vignette, regardless of the country and regardless of whether you purchase it physically or online, starts from the selected day until the last day of the selected period. You can choose to have the vignette for your car valid from today, without any delays.
After the vignette expires, you must purchase the vignette again for the desired period. You can always check its status in the application or select the option to be informed by email when it is about to expire.
The validity of the vignette differs from country to country. Each country sets the validity periods, such as 1 day, weekend vignette, 7 days, 10 days, one or three months and other periods up to one year at most.
