In the difficult context that Ukraine is going through, if you want to travel on the territory of this country in the near future, you need to consider some important aspects regarding the movement on Ukrainian roads and the purchase of the Ukraine vignette.
Keep in mind that Ukraine is under martial law, and if you are traveling to the country, it is essential to bealert and take appropriate precautions. Before embarking on your journey, check the official sources of National Security of Ukraine.
In this article, you will find complete information about driving in Ukraine, including possible road tax exemptions for transporting goods for Ukrainians or transporting refugees. Be aware of all the rules and requirements while traveling in Ukraine to avoid any problems.
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Ukraine vignette for vehicles under 3.5 T
The circulation of all motor vehicles is free on the territory of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian government wants to introduce tolls for certain roads in Ukraine, but it is currently not enforced.
Ukraine vignette for vehicles over 3.5 T
The circulation of all motor vehicles is free on the territory of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian government wants to introduce tolls for certain roads in Ukraine, but it is currently not enforced.
No road tax in Europe for vehicles carrying refugees or goods for Ukrainians
Several European countries have taken steps to eliminate tolls on their territory for drivers of vehicles transporting goods, food and materials to support Ukraine.
Also, including the aid of refugees from Ukraine and their transport is exempted from the payment of road tax in various European countries.
You have to be careful, however, as the validity periods of this freebie may vary from country to country.
Among the countries that grant these benefits for carriers supporting Ukraine are:
- Germany;
- Austria;
- Czech Republic;
- Slovenia;
- Poland;
- Hungary;
- Switzerland.
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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.