About & FAQ
Easy Vignettes is a plain-language guide to European road tolls, built for drivers who just want to know what to buy before they cross a border.
What exactly is a vignette?+
A vignette is a prepaid road-use permit that lets you drive on a country's motorway network for a fixed period. Most countries have moved from windscreen stickers to digital vignettes linked to your number plate.
What happens if I drive without one?+
Camera gantries and roadside patrols check plates automatically. Fines typically range from €150 to €400 and are enforced across borders through EU cooperation.
Does my rental car already have a vignette?+
Often yes for the country where you rented it, but almost never for neighbouring countries. Confirm with the rental company and buy any missing vignettes yourself.
Vignette or toll booth — what's the difference?+
A vignette is time-based: pay once, drive as much as you like within the period. Toll booths are distance-based: you pay for the sections you actually use.
Where should I buy a vignette?+
Always on the official national website or at petrol stations near the border. Third-party resellers charge large markups for the same product.
Are the prices on this site up to date?+
Prices are indicative and reviewed regularly, but national operators change tariffs each year. Verify on the official site before you buy.