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Enter your start and destination and instantly see what your trip costs: tolls, vignettes, fuel and low-emission zones. Plus all the rules per country, for cars, motorhomes, motorcycles, coaches and trucks.
Before you go
Quick, no address needed: just pick the countries on your route and see which vignettes you need and what they cost.
Needed for your route: Switzerland, Austria
Buy separately from the official sellers: €75.60 in total. One combined order is easier but may add service fees.
Autopay Mobility sells the e-vignettes for Switzerland, Austria together in one order. It is an authorised seller (official ASFINAG partner in Austria and authorised seller in Hungary). Check the service fee at checkout: the official sites charge none.
Order everything together ↗Toll tag for your car
Drive through toll plazas without stopping. Sorted by how many toll countries on your route each tag covers.
Costs: À la carte: €2.10/month only when used in FR; +€2.50 per month of use in ES/PT and in IT; activation €10 (€14 with IT); shipping €6 (abroad €10). Or flat rate €19.95/year.
Costs: Classic: €2.20/month only when used (paper invoice €4.20); activation €0; shipping €4.90 (abroad €9.90); options ES/PT €2/month, IT €2.40/month.
Costs: Activation €15; €4/month only in months of use, capped at €36/year.
Costs: €2.90/month (first year free with offer until 16-11-2026); free activation and delivery.
Costs: One-off €20.95 (members) or €22.95 (non-members); with Italy €27.95 / €29.95. Then €3/month per country, only when used.
Costs: One-off €24.95 (incl. activation); €23.90/year; 5% surcharge on tolls.
Trucks over 3.5 t don't use vignettes; they pay per kilometre with a toll box (OBU) or app. Per country on your route:
Order a toll box for your truck
An EETS box works in several countries; check that it covers every toll country on your route.
Costs: Price on request; DKV customer account needed, tolls billed on the DKV invoice; no installation cost (plug-and-play)
Costs: Price on request (free quote); UTA customer account needed, post-paid via UTA invoice
Costs: Price on request from Telepass or a sales partner; no fuel card required
Costs: Only via Toll4Europe sales partners as a service package; box not sold separately; price from the partner
Costs: Price on request (own terms); become an AS 24 customer via the contact form
Costs: Price on request; businesses with an EU VAT number only; payment by SEPA direct debit
2026 vignette prices, extra tolls, low-emission zones, speed and alcohol limits in one place, with links to the official sellers.
Buy the vignette from the official seller – the link below takes you straight to the official shop. Reseller websites often add hefty service fees.
Buy officially ↗ shop.asfinag.atAlso sold together with other vignettes by Autopay Mobility (authorised seller). Handy for several countries, but there may be a service fee. The official seller above remains the cheapest. mobility.autopay.eu ↗
No car low-emission zones in our overview.
One toll box for the whole route: an EETS provider covers several countries with one device, for example: DKV BOX EUROPE, UTA One, Eurowag (W.A.G. payment), AS 24, Telepass EU, Toll4Europe.
ASFINAG ↗ · ÖAMTC Verkehrsservice ↗ · Ö3 / ASFINAG app
Prices vary by season, day and booking time; always check the current fare with the operator.
Car: 1 Nov–15 Apr in snow, slush or ice. Truck >3.5 t: 1 Nov–15 Apr always, plus snow chains on board. Coach: 1 Nov–15 Mar. Cross-ply tyres: 5/6 mm.
Unleaded 95 (E10/E5): 1.817 € · Diesel: 2.132 €
National average incl. taxes; motorway stations are often dearer. As of: 19 Oct 2026
Saturdays in the ski season (Christmas to Easter, peaking in February) and in summer. Bottlenecks: Tauern and Karawanken tunnels (A10, A11), Brenner (A13), Inn valley (A12) and the Fern Pass.
Upcoming busy days
Official traffic forecast: ↗ oeamtc.at
Official sale: shop.asfinag.at ↗
ASFINAG warns against unauthorised online sellers with inflated prices and fake shops. Official: ASFINAG shop, ADAC, Autopay, Tolltickets, ÖAMTC, ARBÖ, petrol stations, tobacconists.
Austria fines the employer per offence for driving time, breaks or daily rest; the amount depends on the EU seriousness category.
Fines: €72 to €2,180 per offence, up to €3,600 for repeat offences.
Minimum Euro standard per city for passenger cars. Foreign plates are fined just like local ones.
| City | Diesel min. | Petrol min. | What you need | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL Amsterdam | Euro 5 | all | – | €130 |
| NL Utrecht | Euro 5 | all | – | €130 |
| NL Den Haag | Euro 4 | all | – | €130 |
| NL Arnhem | Euro 5 | all | – | €130 |
| B Brussel / Bruxelles | Euro 6 | Euro 3 | registration · €35 | €350 |
| B Antwerpen | Euro 5 | Euro 2 | registration (≠ NL/BE) · €45 | ≥ €150 |
| B Gent | Euro 5 | Euro 2 | registration (≠ NL/BE) · €45 | ≥ €150 |
| D Berlin | Euro 4 | Euro 1 | Umweltplakette | €100 |
| D Köln | Euro 4 | Euro 1 | Umweltplakette | €100 |
| D Frankfurt am Main | Euro 4 | Euro 1 | Umweltplakette | €100 |
| D Düsseldorf | Euro 4 | Euro 1 | Umweltplakette | €100 |
| D Stuttgart | Euro 6 | Euro 1 | Umweltplakette | €100 |
| D München (Mittlerer Ring) | Euro 5 | Euro 1 | Umweltplakette | €100 |
| D + ± 29 Umweltzonen | Euro 4 | Euro 1 | Umweltplakette | €100 |
| F Paris (Grand Paris, A86) | Crit'Air ≤ 2 | Crit'Air ≤ 2 | Crit'Air | €68 |
| F Lyon | Crit'Air ≤ 2 | Crit'Air ≤ 2 | Crit'Air | €68 |
| F Marseille, Toulouse, Nice, Strasbourg, Montpellier … | Crit'Air ≤ 3 | Crit'Air ≤ 3 | Crit'Air | €68 |
| E Madrid | Euro 4 | Euro 3 | registration | €200 |
| E Barcelona | Euro 4 | Euro 3 | registration | €200 |
| E Valencia, Sevilla, Málaga … | Euro 4 | Euro 3 | – | €200 |
| I Milano Area B | Euro 6 | Euro 4 | – | €95 |
| I Milano Area C | Euro 6 | Euro 4 | €7,50 | €80–335 |
| P Lisboa ZER zona 1 (7–21 h) | Euro 3 | Euro 3 | – | – |
| DK København, Frederiksberg, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg | Euro 5 | all | registration (diesel < 2011) | DKK 1.500 |
| UK London ULEZ | Euro 6 | Euro 4 | registration · £12.50 | £180 |
| M Valletta (CVA) | Euro 1 | all | €0.82/h · max €6.52 | – |
From November to April many countries apply winter rules. Situational means: compulsory as soon as there is snow, slush or ice.
| Winter tyres | Period | Which tyres | Snow chains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Austria | In winter conditions | 01.11–15.04 | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) min. 4 mm tread | Allowed instead of winter tyres |
| CH Switzerland | No general rule | – | – | Compulsory where signposted |
| D Germany | In winter conditions | – | 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) only | Compulsory where signposted |
| NL Netherlands | No general rule | – | – | Not allowed |
| B Belgium | No general rule | – | – | Only on snow or ice |
| L Luxembourg | In winter conditions | – | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) | Only on snow or ice |
| F France | In designated mountain zones | 01.11–31.03 | 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) only | Allowed instead of winter tyres |
| I Italy | Where signposted | 15.11–15.04 | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) | Allowed instead of winter tyres |
| E Spain | Where signposted | – | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) | Compulsory where signposted |
| P Portugal | No general rule | – | – | Compulsory where signposted |
| CZ Czech Republic | In winter conditions | 01.11–31.03 | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) min. 4 mm tread | Compulsory where signposted |
| SK Slovakia | In winter conditions | – | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) min. 3 mm tread | Compulsory where signposted |
| SLO Slovenia | Compulsory in period | 15.11–15.03 | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) min. 3 mm tread | Allowed instead of winter tyres |
| HR Croatia | Compulsory in period | 15.11–15.04 | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) min. 4 mm tread | Carry in the boot |
| H Hungary | No general rule | – | – | Compulsory where signposted |
| PL Poland | No general rule | – | – | Compulsory where signposted |
| DK Denmark | No general rule | – | – | Only on snow or ice |
| S Sweden | In winter conditions | 01.12–31.03 | 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) only min. 3 mm tread | Only on snow or ice |
| N Norway | No general rule | – | min. 3 mm tread | Only on snow or ice |
| BG Bulgaria | Compulsory in period | 15.11–01.03 | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) min. 4 mm tread | Only on snow or ice |
| RO Romania | In winter conditions | – | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) | Only on snow or ice |
| UK United Kingdom | No general rule | – | – | Only on snow or ice |
| IRL Ireland | No general rule | – | – | Only on snow or ice |
| GR Greece | Where signposted | – | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) | Compulsory where signposted |
| FIN Finland | In winter conditions | 01.11–31.03 | 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) only min. 3 mm tread | Only on snow or ice |
| EST Estonia | Compulsory in period | 01.12–01.03 | 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) only min. 3 mm tread | Only on snow or ice |
| LV Latvia | Compulsory in period | 01.12–01.03 | 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) only min. 4 mm tread | Only on snow or ice |
| LT Lithuania | Compulsory in period | 10.11–31.03 | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) min. 3 mm tread | Only on snow or ice |
| CY Cyprus | No general rule | – | – | Only on snow or ice |
| M Malta | No general rule | – | – | Only on snow or ice |
| SRB Serbia | In winter conditions | 01.11–01.04 | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) min. 4 mm tread | Allowed instead of winter tyres |
| BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina | Compulsory in period | 15.11–15.04 | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) min. 4 mm tread | Compulsory where signposted |
| MNE Montenegro | Compulsory in period | 15.11–31.03 | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) min. 4 mm tread | Allowed instead of winter tyres |
| NMK North Macedonia | Compulsory in period | 15.11–15.03 | M+S or 3PMSF (snowflake symbol) min. 4 mm tread | Compulsory where signposted |
| AL Albania | No general rule | – | – | Compulsory where signposted |
| TR Turkey | No general rule | – | – | Compulsory where signposted |
| 🚗 Car | 🚚 Truck | 🚌 Coach | 🏍️ Motorcycle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Austria | s · M+S · 4 mm | M+S · 5 mm (drive axle) + chains | M+S · 5 mm (drive axle) | – |
| BG Bulgaria | 4 mm | 4 mm + chains | 4 mm + chains | ? |
| HR Croatia | M+S (or chains + 4 mm) | M+S (drive axle) or chains | M+S (drive axle) or chains | ? |
| CZ Czech Republic | s · M+S · 4 mm | s · M+S · 6 mm (drive axle) | s · M+S · 6 mm (drive axle) | – |
| EST Estonia | 3PMSF · 3 mm | – | – | – |
| FIN Finland | s · 3PMSF · 3 mm | 3PMSF · 5 mm (drive axle) | 3PMSF · 5 mm (drive axle) | – |
| F France | s · 3PMSF or chains | s · 3PMSF or chains (+ chains with trailer) | s · 3PMSF or chains | – |
| D Germany | s · 3PMSF | s · 3PMSF (drive + front steering axle) | s · 3PMSF (drive + front steering axle) | – |
| I Italy | s · M+S or chains | s · M+S or chains | s · M+S or chains | – |
| LV Latvia | 3PMSF · 4 mm | – | – | – |
| LT Lithuania | M+S · 3 mm | – | – | – |
| L Luxembourg | s · M+S | s · M+S (drive axles) | s · M+S (drive axles) | – |
| N Norway | – (3 mm) | 3PMSF · 5 mm (drive + front axle) + chains | 3PMSF · 5 mm (drive + front axle) + chains | – |
| RO Romania | s · M+S | s · M+S (drive axle) + chains | s · M+S (drive axle) | – |
| SK Slovakia | s · M+S · 3 mm | M+S (drive axle) | M+S (drive axle) | – |
| SLO Slovenia | M+S · 3 mm (or chains) | M+S · 3 mm (drive axle) or chains | M+S · 3 mm (drive axle) or chains | ? |
| E Spain | s | s | s | s |
| S Sweden | s · 3PMSF · 3 mm | 3PMSF · 5 mm (drive + front axle) | 3PMSF · 5 mm (drive + front axle) | – |
| TR Turkey | – | M+S · 1/12–1/4 | M+S · 1/12–1/4 | – |
3PMSF = three-peak mountain snowflake symbol (snow-tested); M+S = mud and snow (no snow test); s = only in winter conditions or where signed; – = no winter tyre obligation.
What you must carry as a foreign driver. Keep the vest within reach inside the car, not in the boot.
| Warning triangle | Hi-vis vest | First aid kit | Fire extinguisher | Lights by day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Austria | 1× | 1× | ✓ | – | tunnels only |
| CH Switzerland | 1× | – | – | – | ✓ |
| D Germany | 1× | 1× | ✓ | – | – |
| NL Netherlands | – | – | – | – | – |
| B Belgium | 1× | 1× | – | – (local plates only) | – |
| L Luxembourg | 1× | ✓ per person | – | – | – |
| F France | 1× | 1× | – | – | – |
| I Italy | 1× | ✓ per person | – | – | ✓ outside towns |
| E Spain | 2× | ✓ per person | – | – | – |
| P Portugal | 1× | ✓ per person | – | – | – |
| CZ Czech Republic | 1× | ✓ per person | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| SK Slovakia | 1× | 1× | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| SLO Slovenia | 1× | ✓ per person | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| HR Croatia | 1× | ✓ per person | ✓ | – | ✓ winter only (Nov–Mar) |
| H Hungary | 1× | ✓ per person | ✓ | – | ✓ outside towns |
| PL Poland | 1× | – | – | – (local plates only) | ✓ |
| DK Denmark | 1× | – | – | – | ✓ |
| S Sweden | 1× | – | – | – | ✓ |
| N Norway | 1× | 1× | – | – | ✓ |
| BG Bulgaria | 1× | 1× | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RO Romania | 2× | ✓ per person | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ outside towns |
| UK United Kingdom | – | – | – | – | – |
| IRL Ireland | – | – | – | – | – |
| GR Greece | 1× | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| FIN Finland | 1× | – | – | – | ✓ |
| EST Estonia | 1× | 1× | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| LV Latvia | 1× | 1× | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LT Lithuania | 1× | 1× | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CY Cyprus | 2× | – | – | – | – |
| M Malta | – | – | – | – | – |
| SRB Serbia | 1× | 1× | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1× | 1× | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| MNE Montenegro | 1× | 1× | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| NMK North Macedonia | 1× | 1× | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| AL Albania | 1× | 1× | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| TR Turkey | 2× | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
Spain: Spanish cars use a V16 beacon since 2026; foreign cars may keep using warning triangles.
Tick what applies to you; the list updates instantly.
Take with you:
Compulsory equipment per country (vests, warning triangle, first-aid kit) is listed under Equipment.
Car equipment per country is in the table above.
GB cars in the EU: show 'UK' sticker (GB stickers invalid since 28 Sep 2021) unless the plate has a UK identifier; Spain, Cyprus and Malta always need it. Adjust headlamps (beam deflectors) for driving on the right. Carry V5C or VE103 ; green card no longer needed.
What to watch out for when you rent a car and cross a border with it.
With a toll tag you use dedicated lanes and pay afterwards. Compare subscription fees, deposits and per-transaction costs.
France only: Bip&Go or Ulys, paying per month of use. Adding Spain/Portugal: the same tag with the Europe option, or Via Verde Visitors. Adding Italy or Croatia: GO by Telepass (max. €36/year). Norway: an AutoPASS tag for a 20% discount.
Cost: À la carte: €2.10/month only when used in FR; +€2.50 per month of use in ES/PT and in IT; activation €10 (€14 with IT); shipping €6 (abroad €10). Or flat rate €19.95/year.
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Cost: Classic: €2.20/month only when used (paper invoice €4.20); activation €0; shipping €4.90 (abroad €9.90); options ES/PT €2/month, IT €2.40/month.
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Cost: Activation €15; €4/month only in months of use, capped at €36/year.
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Cost: €2.90/month (first year free with offer until 16-11-2026); free activation and delivery.
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Cost: One-off €20.95 (members) or €22.95 (non-members); with Italy €27.95 / €29.95. Then €3/month per country, only when used.
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Cost: One-off €24.95 (incl. activation); €23.90/year; 5% surcharge on tolls.
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Cost: Standard: €23.90/year + €19.90 activation + €3.90 shipping (free for members), 5% toll surcharge. Premium (with HR): €5.95/month, activation €25 (members €20), no surcharge.
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Cost: Go Toll & Beyond: €1.99/month only when used, device included; Roaming (ES/FR) +€1.99 per month of use. Go Toll (plate only, PT): €0.77/month + €0.32 per transaction.
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Cost: Nummerpladebetaling (number plate): DKK 0; bizz tag price: see brobizz.com.
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Cost: Tag from an issuer (e.g. SkyttelPASS): one-off NOK 200, NOK 0/month, no invoice fee. Without a tag: register your plate with EPC (EPASS24) and pay by credit card.
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Cost: Device €15; prepaid from €20 credit or postpaid by credit card; 21.74% toll discount (prepaid 1 Nov–31 Mar: 33.48%).
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| Works in | |
|---|---|
| Bip&Go | FR · ES · PT · IT |
| Ulys (Vinci) | FR · ES · PT · IT |
| Telepass | IT · FR · ES · PT · AT |
| Via Verde | PT |
| ENC (HAC) | HR |
| BroBizz | DK · SE · NO |
| AutoPASS | NO |
Prices checked on 22-10-2026; check the provider's website before ordering.
The top Google results are often resellers who add service fees, sometimes more than the vignette itself. Every country sells its official e-vignette online, in English too.
| Official | Via reseller | |
|---|---|---|
| SK Slovakia 10 days | €10,80 | €16,00 – €21,99 |
| SLO Slovenia 7 days | €16,00 | €21,50 |
| CH Switzerland year | CHF 40 | ≈ €55 |
| BG Bulgaria 1 day | €5,30 | €11,99 |
Example reseller prices found in October 2026.
When Europe's roads are busiest, based on Bison Futé, ANWB, ADAC and other official traffic sources.
July and August at the crossings with Greece (Kakavijë) and Montenegro (Hani i Hotit), and on the coast around Durrës, Vlorë and Sarandë.
Saturdays in the ski season (Christmas to Easter, peaking in February) and in summer. Bottlenecks: Tauern and Karawanken tunnels (A10, A11), Brenner (A13), Inn valley (A12) and the Fern Pass.
Upcoming busy days
Official traffic forecast: ↗ oeamtc.at
Start of school holidays (Flanders and Wallonia/Brussels partly differ) and the Fridays before, plus Dutch transit traffic towards France on the E19, E40, E411 and the Antwerp and Brussels ring roads.
Upcoming busy days
Official traffic forecast: ↗ verkeerscentrum.be
Summer weekends on the roads to the Croatian coast and around Mostar, with queues at the border crossings into Croatia on Saturdays.
Summer weekends to the Black Sea (Trakia motorway, A1), Orthodox Easter (2027: 2 May) and long queues at the Turkish border (Kapitan Andreevo) in summer and around holidays.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ api.bg
Summer Saturdays in July and August: the A1 Zagreb–Split, the A6 to Rijeka, the coast road and queues for island ferries. Also busy border crossings to Bosnia and Montenegro.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ hak.hr
Few jams outside rush hours in Nicosia and Limassol. Busier around Orthodox Easter (2027: 2 May), mid-August and summer weekends to the beaches of Ayia Napa and Paphos.
Friday afternoons and Sundays on the D1 (Prague–Brno), around Christmas and Easter and in summer. Also transit traffic from Germany and Poland to Austria, Croatia and Italy.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ dopravniinfo.cz
Start of school holidays in Denmark and Germany, winter half-term (February), Easter and summer Saturdays. Bottlenecks: the E45 at the German border (Frøslev), the Great Belt Bridge and the Øresund Bridge.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ trafikkort.vejdirektoratet.dk
Light traffic. Busiest around Midsummer (Jaanipäev, 23–24 June), on summer weekends to Pärnu and the islands (ferry queues to Saaremaa and Hiiumaa) and on the Via Baltica.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ tarktee.ee
Midsummer (juhannus, 2027: Friday 25 June, returns on Sunday), the February/March winter holidays towards Lapland and Friday afternoons out of Helsinki to summer cottages.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ liikennetilanne.fintraffic.fi
Bison Futé rates every day green, orange, red or black. Busiest: summer Saturdays in late July and early August (A6, A7 and A9 southbound), February ski Saturdays to the Alps (zones A, B, C) and long weekends in May.
Upcoming busy days
Official traffic forecast: ↗ bison-fute.gouv.fr
Start and end of school holidays (staggered by state, summer from late June to mid-September), long weekends and winter Saturdays towards the Alps. Frequent jams on the A7, A8, A9, A93 and around Cologne and Munich.
Upcoming busy days
Official traffic forecast: ↗ adac.de
Exodus from Athens around Orthodox Easter (2027: 2 May), mid-August (15 August) and Christmas, with busy motorways and ferry ports at Piraeus and Rafina. The traffic police announce measures each time.
Summer weekends on the M7 to Lake Balaton and holiday traffic heading south. Long waits on the M5 and M3 at the Serbian (Röszke) and Ukrainian borders, especially around Easter, summer and Christmas.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ police.hu
Mainly bank holiday weekends (including February, March, May, June, August and October) and the days before Christmas, on the motorways out of Dublin and the M50.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ traffic.tii.ie
Viabilità Italia publishes an 'esodo' calendar with red and black days for summer and Christmas. Busiest: weekends in late July and early August, around Ferragosto (15 August), Easter and ski Saturdays at the Brenner (A22).
Upcoming busy days
Official traffic forecast: ↗ autostrade.it
Light traffic. Busiest around Līgo and Jāņi (23–24 June), on summer weekends to Jūrmala and the coast and on the Via Baltica (A1, A7) around Riga.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ map.transportdata.gov.lv
Light traffic. Busiest on summer weekends to the coast (A1 Vilnius–Klaipėda, Palanga), around Joninės (24 June) and on the Via Baltica towards Poland.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ eismoinfo.lt
Mainly cross-border commuter rush hours. On holiday Saturdays, transit traffic towards France builds on the A3/A31 near Dudelange and Thionville, partly for cheap fuel.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ cita.lu
Mainly daily rush hours on the dense road network. In summer and on public holidays, long queues for the Ċirkewwa–Gozo ferry, especially outbound on Saturday mornings and back on Sunday evenings.
July and August on the coastal road Herceg Novi–Kotor–Budva–Bar and at the Debeli Brijeg crossing (HR).
Friday afternoons before school holidays (Christmas, spring, May and summer, staggered by north, middle and south region) and the day before Easter, Ascension and Whitsun. On weekdays, rush hours dominate.
Upcoming busy days
Official traffic forecast: ↗ anwb.nl
Summer weekends on the A1 to Greece, with queues at Bogorodica–Evzonoi (GR) and Tabanovce–Preševo (RS).
Easter (påske) and winter half-term heading to mountain cabins, the start of the July 'fellesferie' holiday and Friday afternoons out of Oslo. Mountain passes may run in convoy or close in winter.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ vegvesen.no
Long weekends (the 'majówka' around 1–3 May, All Saints' Day on 1 November, Corpus Christi), Christmas and summer trips to the Baltic coast and mountains. The A2 and A4 towards Germany are often busy on Fridays and Sundays.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ drogi.gddkia.gov.pl
Mainly in August towards the Algarve (A2, A22) and at the start and end of long weekends, Christmas and Easter. In summer there is also transit traffic to Morocco via Spain.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ servicos.infraestruturasdeportugal.pt
Around Christmas, Orthodox Easter (2027: 2 May) and in summer, long waits at the Hungarian (Nădlac, Borș) and Bulgarian borders. Weekends are busy on the DN1 through the Prahova valley and the A2 to the coast.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ politiadefrontiera.ro
Summer transit to Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey from late June to August (busiest on Fridays and Saturdays), and the return wave at the end of August. Longest waits at Horgoš–Röszke (HU), Batrovci–Bajakovo (HR) and Gradina–Kalotina (BG).
Fridays and Sundays on the D1 and around Bratislava, ski weekends in the Tatras and summer transit traffic to Hungary and Croatia.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ zjazdnost.sk
Summer Saturdays (July and August) on the A2 via the Karawanken tunnel and towards Croatia (Obrežje and Gruškovje crossings), plus winter weekends and Easter.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ promet.si
The DGT runs special traffic operations for the December long weekend (6 and 8 December), Christmas, Holy Week (2027: 25–28 March) and summer (especially early July and August). In summer, Operation Crossing the Strait to Morocco also runs.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ dgt.es
Midsummer (2027: Friday 25 June), the start of the July industrial holiday, Easter and the February/March sports-break weeks towards the northern ski resorts. Busy on the E4, E6 and E20.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ trafikverket.se
The Gotthard (A2) and San Bernardino (A13) jam at Easter, Ascension, Whitsun, Corpus Christi and on summer Saturdays; in winter, ski Saturdays are busy. FEDRO asks drivers to stay on the motorway in queues.
Upcoming busy days
Official traffic forecast: ↗ tcs.ch
Start and end of the European summer holidays (late June to July and late August) and around Kurban Bayramı, when Kapıkule (BG) has waits of several hours. Alternatives: Hamzabeyli (BG) and İpsala (GR).
The Friday before Christmas, Easter and the bank holiday weekends (May and late August), and the start of the summer school holidays, when Dover and the Channel Tunnel can see long queues.
Official traffic forecast: ↗ nationalhighways.co.uk
Major works lasting months or years on international routes; checked weekly.
✓ Prices and rules checked on 24 October 2026
What is changing at the Schengen border, for whom, and how many days may you stay?
Enter your stays in the Schengen area. You will see straight away how many days you have used and how many are left on the chosen date.
Arrival and departure days both count. This is a guide; the border guard's official calculation prevails.
Countries that have temporarily reintroduced checks at internal borders, as notified to the European Commission. Mostly spot checks; expect delays at busy crossings.
On busy travel days, through traffic may not leave the motorway to bypass jams. Overview of the rules in Austria and Germany.
In force Transport
Denmark: since 1 January 2025 a per-km KmToll for trucks over 12 t, priced by CO₂ class. Fine without valid registration: DKK 4,500 (about €600). Extension to 3.5 t is planned.
In force Customs & logistics Transport
ICS2 Release 3: road carriers must file an Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) before arriving in the EU. No transition period in e.g. the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Czechia and Sweden.
In force Drivers
Brussels bans Euro 5 diesel and Euro 2 petrol. Antwerp and Ghent postpone the same step.
In force Customs & logistics
CBAM definitive period: importing more than 50 t a year of cement, iron and steel, aluminium, fertilisers or electricity requires authorised CBAM declarant status. Indirect customs representatives always need it. Certificates are bought from 2027; the first annual declaration for 2026 is due in September 2027.
In force Transport
Big toll increases in 2026: Poland e-TOLL about +45%, Hungary HU-GO about +35%, Austria GO-Maut +10–13%. Recalculate your freight rates.
In force Drivers
Germany: new EV subsidy for private buyers of new cars first registered from 1 Jan 2026 (leasing included): €3,000 for a BEV, €1,500 for a plug-in hybrid, up to €6,000 depending on household income (max €80,000–€90,000) and children. The car must be kept for 36 months; used cars are excluded.
In force Transport Customs & logistics
Entry/Exit System (EES) fully live: non-EU drivers give fingerprints and a facial image at every crossing. Waits reached up to 5 hours in the summer peak.
In force Drivers
French Constitutional Council strikes down the abolition of ZFE zones: Crit'Air stays compulsory.
In force Drivers Transport
EU: the Council adopted the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation on 29 June 2026; it bans exporting used vehicles that are no longer roadworthy and applies after transition periods. Separately, the roadworthiness package (digital registration certificates, odometer data exchange, yearly tests for cars over 10 years) is still being negotiated.
In force Customs & logistics
End of duty relief for consignments up to €150: €3 duty per item (per tariff line) until 1 July 2028. The declarant pays, usually the seller or indirect representative.
In force Transport
Netherlands: since 1 July 2026 a per-km truck charge applies to all trucks over 3.5 t (N2/N3), foreign ones included. A working toll box is compulsory. A temporary 22.3% discount applies from 1 September to 31 December 2026.
In force Transport
Vans of 2.5 to 3.5 t in international transport or cabotage: since 1 July 2026 a smart tachograph (G2V2) is compulsory, plus driving and rest times (max 9 h a day, 56 a week, 90 per two weeks, 45 min break after 4.5 h).
In force Drivers
Bulgaria raises all vignette prices by about 30%.
In force Drivers
Romania's rovinieta is now priced by Euro standard.
In force Transport
Romania: since 1 October 2026 TollRo (per-km toll) replaces the rovinieta for trucks over 3.5 t.
Coming Customs & logistics
Product identifiers (PIDs) become mandatory in declarations for low-value consignments.
Coming Drivers
Euro 7 for new car and van type approvals: limits for brake dust and EV battery durability for the first time. From end of November 2027 for all newly registered cars.
Coming Drivers
Sales of Austria's 2027 vignette start, digital only. The red 2026 sticker stays valid until 31 January 2027.
Coming Customs & logistics
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for large and medium companies: due diligence statement for wood, soy, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber and cattle, among others. Small companies largely from 30 June 2027.
Coming Drivers
Greater Paris starts fining Crit'Air 3 cars in its ZFE.
Coming Customs & logistics
CBAM: importers must buy CBAM certificates each quarter covering at least 50% of embedded emissions. The first annual declaration for 2026 follows in September 2027.
Coming Drivers
Netherlands: employers pay a 12% pseudo-final levy on non-zero-emission company cars made available for private use from 1 Jan 2027; Euro 5 vans lose access to zero-emission zones and Utrecht's citywide zone bans diesel cars up to Euro 4. The proposed BPM changes also target this date.
Coming Drivers Transport
Croatia switches to Crolibertas: barrier-free tolling on the whole motorway network.
Coming Drivers
Tighter collection of foreign traffic fines: EU countries exchange vehicle owner data automatically, and hit-and-run is now included.
Coming Customs & logistics Transport
A UK–EU food and plant health (SPS) agreement is expected in 2027: fewer checks and less paperwork for agri-food goods between Great Britain and the EU.
Coming Customs & logistics
EUDR applies to micro and small enterprises (for most products).
Coming Transport Customs & logistics
eFTI: authorities must accept electronic freight information via certified platforms. The e-CMR is already used domestically in the Netherlands, France and Spain.
Coming Drivers Transport
ETS2: carbon trading for road transport and building fuels starts, a year later than planned. Suppliers pass on the cost, so petrol and diesel get more expensive.
Coming Transport
Denmark extends KmToll to almost the whole public road network (about 75,000 km). Extension to trucks from 3.5 t is planned.
Coming Transport
Euro 7 for new truck and bus type approvals (tighter NOx and particle limits); from May 2029 for all models.
Coming Customs & logistics
EU customs reform: the EU Customs Authority (Lille) and the EU Customs Data Hub start for distance sellers and IOSS. The temporary €3 duty gives way to normal duty rates, plus a handling fee per item. The seller becomes the importer.
Coming Drivers
Milan Area B and C also ban Euro 6 A-B-C diesel and Euro 4 petrol.
Coming Drivers
New EU driving licence rules apply after transposition: a digital licence in the EU wallet, accompanied driving from 17 across the EU, and a driving ban for serious offences (such as 50 km/h over or drink-driving) applies EU-wide.
Coming Drivers Transport
EU CO2 targets: new cars −55% and vans −50% versus 2021 (the Commission proposes 40% for vans); new trucks −45% versus 2019, then −65% in 2035 and −90% in 2040. For 2025–2027 carmakers may average compliance over three years.
Coming Transport
End of the German toll exemption for zero-emission trucks over 4.25 t (30 June 2031). Factor this into the residual value of electric trucks you sell now.
Coming Customs & logistics
EU Customs Data Hub mandatory for all businesses (voluntary from 1 March 2031). National customs systems are replaced by one EU portal.
Coming Drivers
Current law requires a 100% CO2 cut for new cars and vans from 2035, in effect only zero-emission new sales. On 16 Dec 2025 the Commission proposed 90% with compensation of remaining emissions; Council positions still differ and a European Parliament plenary vote is expected in November 2026.
Choose your countries. You only get an e-mail when rules or prices change there, such as tolls, vignettes or low-emission zones.
On the road
In km/h unless stated. Local signs always take priority. Many countries set lower limits in rain, when towing a caravan and for novice drivers.
| Built-up area | Outside towns | Expressway | Motorway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Austria | 50 | 100 | 100 | 130 |
| CH Switzerland | 50 | 80 | 100 | 120 |
| D Germany | 50 | 100 | – | 130* |
| NL Netherlands | 50 | 80 | 100 | 100 / 130 |
| B Belgium | 30–50 | 70 / 90 | 120 | 120 |
| L Luxembourg | 50 | 90 | – | 130 |
| F France | 50 | 80 | 110 | 130 |
| I Italy | 50 | 90 | 110 | 130 |
| E Spain | 50 | 90 | – | 120 |
| P Portugal | 50 | 90 | 100 | 120 |
| CZ Czech Republic | 50 | 90 | 110 | 130 |
| SK Slovakia | 50 | 90 | – | 130 |
| SLO Slovenia | 50 | 90 | 110 | 130 |
| HR Croatia | 50 | 90 | 110 | 130 |
| H Hungary | 50 | 90 | 110 | 130 |
| PL Poland | 50 | 90 | 120 | 140 |
| DK Denmark | 50 | 80 | – | 130 |
| S Sweden | 50 | 70–100 | – | 110–120 |
| N Norway | 50 | 80 | – | 90–110 |
| BG Bulgaria | 50 | 90 | – | 140 |
| RO Romania | 50 | 90 | 100 | 130 |
| UK United Kingdom | 30 mph | 60 mph | 70 mph | 70 mph |
| IRL Ireland | 50 | 60–100 | 100 | 120 |
| GR Greece | 30–50 | 90 | 110 | 130 |
| FIN Finland | 50 | 80–100 | 100 | 100–120 |
| EST Estonia | 50 | 90 | 100–110 | 110–120 |
| LV Latvia | 50 | 90 | 100–110 | – |
| LT Lithuania | 50 | 90 | 110–120 | 110–130 |
| CY Cyprus | 50 | 80 | – | 100 |
| M Malta | 50 | 80 | 80 | – |
| SRB Serbia | 50 | 80 | 100 | 130 |
| BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina | 50 | 80 | 100 | 130 |
| MNE Montenegro | 50 | 80 | 100 | 130 |
| NMK North Macedonia | 50 | 80 | 100 | 130 |
| AL Albania | 40 | 80 | 90 | 110 |
| TR Turkey | 50 | 90 | 110 | 120 |
* Germany: advisory 130. Netherlands: by day (6 am–7 pm) usually 100. Trucks: the lower figure often applies from 7.5 or 12 t or with a trailer.
General rules and tips for driving around Europe: documents, borders, fines, charging and peak traffic.
Your Europe – rijbewijs ↗ · Your Europe – verzekering ↗ · GOV.UK – non-GB licence ↗
Europese Commissie – grenscontroles ↗ · EES ↗ · ETIAS – Europese Commissie ↗ · GOV.UK – ETA ↗
ADAC – Rettungsgasse im Ausland ↗ · Luxemburg – couloir de secours ↗ · Your Europe – Polen ↗
Your Europe – verkeersregels ↗ · EUR-Lex – Richtlijn (EU) 2024/3237 ↗ · EUR-Lex – Richtlijn (EU) 2025/2206 ↗
ADAC – Radarwarner im Ausland ↗ · LegiPermis – oreillettes ↗
EUR-Lex – AFIR (EU) 2023/1804 ↗ · Europese Commissie – AFIR ↗
TCS – Kindersicherung im Ausland ↗ · ANWB – autostoeltjes ↗ · Your Europe – verkeersregels ↗
Your Europe – verkeersregels per land ↗ · ÖAMTC – Reißverschlusssystem ↗
| Country | Emergency corridor | Child seat up to | Speed camera alerts |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Austria | mandatory | < 135 cm / 14 | allowed |
| B Belgium | mandatory | < 135 cm | allowed |
| BG Bulgaria | no | – | – |
| HR Croatia | mandatory | < 150 cm | – |
| CY Cyprus | no | < 135 cm | – |
| CZ Czech Republic | mandatory | < 150 cm / 36 kg | allowed |
| DK Denmark | no | < 135 cm | – |
| EST Estonia | no | < 135 cm | – |
| FIN Finland | no | < 135 cm | allowed |
| F France | no | – / 10 | partly |
| D Germany | mandatory | < 150 cm / 12 | banned |
| GR Greece | no | < 135 cm / 12 | – |
| H Hungary | mandatory | < 150 cm | – |
| IRL Ireland | no | < 150 cm / 36 kg | – |
| I Italy | no | < 150 cm | allowed |
| LV Latvia | no | – | – |
| LT Lithuania | no | < 135 cm | – |
| L Luxembourg | mandatory | < 150 cm / 17 | allowed |
| M Malta | no | – | – |
| NL Netherlands | no | < 135 cm | allowed |
| N Norway | no | < 135 cm | – |
| PL Poland | mandatory | < 150 cm | – |
| P Portugal | no | < 135 cm / 12 | allowed |
| RO Romania | no | < 135 cm | – |
| SK Slovakia | mandatory | < 150 cm / 36 kg | – |
| SLO Slovenia | mandatory | < 150 cm | – |
| E Spain | mandatory | < 135 cm | allowed |
| S Sweden | no | < 135 cm | – |
| CH Switzerland | mandatory | < 150 cm / 12 | banned |
| UK United Kingdom | no | < 135 cm / 12 | – |
Child seat: required below this height / age. On-the-spot fine: foreign drivers may have to pay at once or leave a deposit.
Child seats, phones, smoking and spare fuel: what applies in each country, based on legislation, authorities and motoring clubs.
Can you use earbuds, what does using your phone cost, what extra rules apply to new drivers and at what speed can you lose your licence?
| Country | Phone and earbuds | Fine for phone use | Novice drivers | Licence suspended at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Austria | Handheld banned; hands-free OK Earbuds not banned | EUR 100 on the spot; up to EUR 140 if reported | 3 years probation | On-spot removal at +40 in town / +50 outside; +60/+70 car can be seized, +80/+90 car may be forfeited (2024 law). (estimate) |
| B Belgium | Holding/using handheld banned, also when stopped in traffic Earbuds not banned | EUR 201 immediate collection (from 1 Jul 2026, 3rd-degree offence); immediate 15-day licence withdrawal possible | – | Immediate withdrawal (15 days) at +30 in town/30-zone or +40 elsewhere; court can ban longer. |
| BG Bulgaria | Handheld banned Earbuds not banned | ~EUR 25 + 6 points (estimate) | 2 years probation | Licence suspended 3 months for +50 km/h; heavier repeat bans. (estimate) |
| HR Croatia | Handheld banned Earbuds/headphones banned | EUR 130 | Young drivers (under 24): max 80 outside town, 100 expressway, 120 motorway | More than +50 km/h in a built-up area: EUR 1,320–2,650 or up to 60 days' prison + 6 penalty points; court may add a driving ban; repeat within 3 years = ban of at least 6 months. |
| CY Cyprus | Handheld banned; headphones banned Earbuds/headphones banned | EUR 150 (EUR 300 if repeated within 3 years) | 3 years probation (estimate) | Court can disqualify for high excess; points system (12 pts in 3 yrs). (estimate) |
| CZ Czech Republic | Holding phone banned Earbuds not banned | – | 2 years probation (estimate) | Ban 1–6 months for +40 in town or +50 outside. (estimate) |
| DK Denmark | Handheld banned Earbuds not banned | DKK 1,500 + 1 klip (+ DKK 1,000 victim-fund fee) | 3 years probation (estimate) | Klip at +30% over; conditional ban at >60% over or 160 km/h+; unconditional ban at 200 km/h+ or >100% over above 100 km/h; car can be confiscated for vanvidskørsel. |
| EST Estonia | Handheld banned Earbuds not banned | – | 2 years probation (estimate) | More than +40 km/h: heavy fine or arrest, plus a driving ban of up to 6 months possible. |
| FIN Finland | Handheld banned Earbuds not banned | – | 2 years probation (estimate) | Driving ban for gross speeding or repeated offences; day-fine system. (estimate) |
| F France | Handheld banned, also earbuds/headphones Earbuds/headphones banned | EUR 135 + 3 points; since Oct 2026 prefects can suspend the licence (up to 6 months) for phone use alone | 110 motorway, 100 dual carriageway, 80 elsewhere (3 yrs; 2 with accompanied learning) 3 years probation | +40: licence retained on the spot (72 h), suspension up to 6 months; +50: criminal offence since 29 Dec 2025. |
| D Germany | Holding/using any device banned Earbuds not banned | EUR 100 + 1 point; EUR 150 + 2 points + 1-month ban if danger; EUR 200 if damage | 2 years probation | Fahrverbot (1 month+) from +31 in town / +41 outside; +26 twice within 12 months also triggers a ban. (estimate) |
| GR Greece | Handheld banned Earbuds/headphones banned | EUR 350 + 30-day licence and plate removal (repeat: EUR 1,000 / 180 days) | 2 years probation (estimate) | +50 km/h or more: EUR 700 and licence removed 60 days (repeat: up to 180 days / 1 year); >200 km/h: EUR 2,000 and 1 year (new code since 13 Sep 2025). |
| H Hungary | Handheld banned Earbuds not banned | HUF 10,000 on the spot + 3 points (estimate) | 2 years probation (estimate) | Licence can be withdrawn on the spot for +50 km/h. (estimate) |
| IRL Ireland | Holding phone banned Earbuds not banned | EUR 120 + 3 points (EUR 180 if paid late; 5 points if convicted in court) | N-plate required for 2 years; no special speed limits 2 years probation | Penalty points; 12 points = 6-month disqualification (7 for learners/novices). |
| I Italy | Handheld banned Earbuds/headphones banned | EUR 250–1,000 + 5 points + licence suspension 15 days–2 months | 100 motorway, 90 main roads (first 3 years) 3 years probation | +40: suspension 1–3 months; +60: suspension 6–12 months. (estimate) |
| LV Latvia | Handheld banned Earbuds not banned | EUR 25–100 (estimate) | 2 years probation (estimate) | Driving ban from +61 km/h (9 months; 9–12 in towns); over +70 km/h: licence suspended 12–36 months (2024 law). |
| LT Lithuania | Handheld banned Earbuds not banned | EUR 60–90 | Novice (< 2 yrs): 80 outside town, 90 on expressways (greitkeliai), 100 on motorways 2 years probation | +50 km/h or more: EUR 450–550 and mandatory 1–6 month driving ban (novices 12–18 months). |
| L Luxembourg | Handheld banned Earbuds not banned | EUR 145 + 2 points | 2 years probation (estimate) | Immediate withdrawal possible for >+50% over limit or >+50 km/h; court ban. (estimate) |
| M Malta | Handheld banned Earbuds/headphones banned | EUR 200 (since 2023); earphones/headphones count as phone use | 3 years probation (estimate) | Points system; court can disqualify for high excess. (estimate) |
| NL Netherlands | Holding any device banned (also on bike) Earbuds not banned | EUR 440 | 5 years probation | Licence confiscated on the spot at +50 km/h or more (mopeds +30). |
| N Norway | Handheld banned Earbuds not banned | NOK 10,750 + 3 points (since 6 Feb 2026; 6 points in probation period) | 2 years probation (estimate) | Licence loss at +26 km/h in zones up to 60 km/h (e.g. 86 in a 60) and +36 km/h in zones of 70+ (e.g. 116 in 80, 146 in 110). |
| PL Poland | Handheld banned Earbuds not banned | PLN 500 + 12 points | First 8 months: 50 town, 80 outside, 100 motorway/expressway 2 years probation | Licence withdrawn 3 months for +50 in built-up areas, and since 3 Mar 2026 also on single-carriageway two-way roads outside built-up areas. |
| P Portugal | Handheld banned; earpieces in both ears banned Earbuds/headphones banned | EUR 250–1,250 + 3 points (serious offence) | Licence held < 1 year: max 90 km/h (or lower posted limit); probation 3 years 3 years probation | +40 in town / +60 outside = very serious: ban 2–24 months. (estimate) |
| RO Romania | Handheld banned (also when stopped with engine running); hands-free OK Earbuds not banned | RON 1,297.50–1,730 (6–8 fine points at RON 216.25 since 1 Jul 2026) + 4 penalty points | 1 years probation (estimate) | Suspension 90 days for +50 km/h. (estimate) |
| SK Slovakia | Handheld banned Earbuds not banned | ~EUR 150 for holding a phone (estimate) | 2 years probation (estimate) | +51 km/h in town or +61 outside: on-the-spot fine EUR 500–1,000 (2025 amendment); in proceedings a driving ban of 6 months–3 years possible. |
| SLO Slovenia | Handheld banned; headphones banned Earbuds/headphones banned | EUR 250 + 3 penalty points | 2 years probation (estimate) | Ban/points for +30 in town and +50 outside. (estimate) |
| E Spain | Handheld banned, also holding Earbuds/headphones banned | EUR 200 + 6 points | 'L' plate for first 12 months; 0,3 limit for first 2 years; no special speed limits 2 years probation | Criminal offence (delito) for +60 in town or +80 outside; court ban 1–4 years. (estimate) |
| S Sweden | Handheld use banned Earbuds not banned | SEK 1,500 | 2 years probation (estimate) | Licence usually revoked at about +30 km/h or more (roads with limit 40+); police may seize it on the spot; ban 1 month–3 years, set by Transportstyrelsen. |
| CH Switzerland | Handheld banned Earbuds not banned | CHF 100 | 3 years probation (estimate) | Withdrawal ≥1 month from +21 town / +26 outside / +31 motorway; ≥3 months from +25 / +30 / +35. Raser: +40 in 30, +50 in 50, +60 in 80, +80 where limit >80 (ban ≥1 year). (estimate) |
| UK United Kingdom | Any handheld use banned Earbuds not banned | GBP 200 + 6 points (estimate) | Scotland 0,5; no special speed limits 2 years probation (estimate) | No on-spot seizure; points 3–6, court ban for very high speed or 12 points in 3 years. (estimate) |
For alcohol limits per country (also for novice drivers) see the country information. Countries marked 'estimate' have not been fully checked against an official source.
Signs and markings that foreign drivers often misunderstand.
| D Ortstafel (gelb) | Yellow town-name sign: built-up area begins, 50 km/h applies unless signed otherwise. |
| D Vorfahrtstraße | Yellow diamond: you are on a priority road. Crossed out = priority ends. |
| D Richtgeschwindigkeit 130 | Blue square '130' on Autobahn = recommended speed, not a limit; no general limit but liability rises above it. |
| D Umweltzone | Red-bordered 'Umwelt' sign: low-emission zone, green sticker (Plakette) required in the remaining zones (several cities have scrapped theirs). |
| D Grüner Pfeil | Small green arrow next to red light: right turn allowed after full stop, giving way. |
| F Rappel | 'Rappel' under a speed sign means 'reminder': the limit still applies. |
| F Vous n'avez pas la priorité | Under a roundabout/give-way sign: traffic on the roundabout has priority, you must yield. |
| F Priorité à droite (croix) | Red triangle with black X: crossroads where traffic from the right has priority. |
| F ZFE (Crit'Air) | 'ZFE' zone sign: low-emission zone; Crit'Air sticker needed, minimum class shown. Still in force: abolition was struck down by the Conseil constitutionnel on 21 May 2026. |
| F Par temps de pluie | Lower limits in rain: 110 motorway, 100 dual carriageway, 70/80 elsewhere. |
| I ZTL | 'Zona a traffico limitato': restricted historic centre; cameras fine non-permit cars when 'attivo'. |
| I Autostrada (groen) / Superstrada (blauw) | Italy: green signs = toll motorway, blue = expressway/main road. Switzerland is the reverse. |
| E Cambio de sentido | Sign for turning back: U-turn via an exit/overpass, not a crossing. |
| E Zona azul / zona verde (ORA/SER) | Blue bays/lines = paid short-term parking (ORA); green bays (e.g. Madrid SER) = residents, visitors only short paid stays. |
| CH Grün/Blau Autobahn | Switzerland: green signs = motorway (vignette required), blue = main road. |
| CH Gelbe Zickzacklinie | Yellow zigzag at kerb (e.g. bus stops): parking banned; short stops to load/drop off not covered by the ban. |
| NL Haaientanden | Triangles across your lane: you must give way to crossing traffic. |
| NL Blauwe zone | Blue zone: free parking for limited time with a parking disc displayed. |
| B Zone 30 / Zone 30 (Brussel) | Zone 30 sign: 30 km/h until end sign; Brussels region is 30 km/h by default. |
| B Voorrang van rechts | Belgium: priority to the right applies everywhere unless signs say otherwise, even from small side roads. |
| A Hupverbot | Horn symbol crossed out: using the horn is banned (often in Vienna/towns). |
| A IG-L Tempolimit | Signed 'IG-L' speed limit (often 100, shown on overhead signs) on motorways for air quality; enforced by speed cameras/section control. |
| S Älg (moose warning) | Moose warning triangle: high collision risk, especially dawn/dusk; slow down. |
| N M-skilt (møteplass) | White 'M' on blue: passing place on narrow roads; pull in to let others pass, never park. |
| UK National speed limit | White disc with black diagonal: national limit, 60 mph single / 70 mph dual carriageway (cars). |
| IRL km/h signs | Ireland uses km/h (signs say 'km/h'), Northern Ireland uses mph; watch the border. |
| HR Zimska oprema obvezna | 'Winter equipment mandatory': on designated roads 15 Nov–15 Apr regardless of weather, and on all roads in snow/ice: winter tyres (M+S/3PMSF) or summer tyres with ≥4 mm tread plus chains on board. Fine EUR 130. |
| SLO Obvezna zimska oprema | Slovenia: winter equipment mandatory 15 Nov–15 Mar and in wintry conditions. |
Country by country: can you use a dashcam and be warned about speed cameras, based on official sources and motoring clubs.
Average pump prices per country from the European Commission's Weekly Oil Bulletin and national sources.
National average incl. taxes; motorway stations are often dearer. As of: 19 Oct 2026.
| Unleaded 95 (E10/E5) | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| M Malta Cheapest | 1.340 € | 1.210 € |
| PL Poland | 1.560 € | 1.791 € |
| S Sweden | 1.640 € | 2.040 € |
| BG Bulgaria | 1.646 € | 1.884 € |
| SLO Slovenia | 1.751 € | 1.893 € |
| CY Cyprus | 1.760 € | 2.018 € |
| H Hungary | 1.771 € | 1.951 € |
| E Spain | 1.781 € | 1.889 € |
| L Luxembourg | 1.788 € | 2.081 € |
| MNE Montenegro | 1.800 € | 1.980 € |
| HR Croatia | 1.807 € | 1.954 € |
| A Austria | 1.817 € | 2.132 € |
| CZ Czech Republic | 1.862 € | 1.953 € |
| SK Slovakia | 1.885 € | 1.952 € |
| RO Romania | 1.895 € | 2.044 € |
| LV Latvia | 1.949 € | 2.063 € |
| LT Lithuania | 1.951 € | 2.219 € |
| EST Estonia | 1.954 € | 2.062 € |
| IRL Ireland | 1.971 € | 2.137 € |
| B Belgium | 1.989 € | 2.351 € |
| I Italy | 2.016 € | 2.244 € |
| P Portugal | 2.099 € | 2.175 € |
| D Germany | 2.179 € | 2.266 € |
| GR Greece | 2.191 € | 2.126 € |
| F France | 2.229 € | 2.346 € |
| FIN Finland | 2.327 € | 2.532 € |
| NL Netherlands | 2.391 € | 2.456 € |
| DK Denmark Most expensive | 2.605 € | 2.502 € |
| AL Albania (19 Oct 2026) | 195.00 ALL | 218.00 ALL |
| BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina (19 Oct 2026) | 3.42 BAM | 3.75 BAM |
| NMK North Macedonia (19 Oct 2026) | 96.20 MKD | 99.70 MKD |
| SRB Serbia (19 Oct 2026) | 208.00 RSD | 237.00 RSD |
| CH Switzerland (16 Oct 2026) | 2.16 CHF | 2.45 CHF |
| TR Turkey (19 Oct 2026) | 76.20 TRY | 96.70 TRY |
| UK United Kingdom (19 Oct 2026) | 1.746 GBP | 1.993 GBP |
Charging on the road, payment and country rules for electric cars, based on EU rules, motoring clubs and official sources.
Official live sources per country for traffic jams, roadworks and border waiting times.
When do you need a parking disc, must you drive with lights on by day, who has priority and can you get clamped? Plus the parking apps you can use there.
| Country | Parking disc | Lights by day | Priority and particulars | Clamping / towing | Parking apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Austria | Yes | Not compulsory (only in poor visibility) |
| Towing | Handyparken, EasyPark, ParkNow |
| B Belgium | Yes | Not compulsory (only in poor visibility) |
| Clamping, Towing | 4411, EasyPark, PayByPhone, Yellowbrick |
| BG Bulgaria (estimate) | No | Always compulsory |
| Clamping, Towing | EasyPark |
| HR Croatia (estimate) | No | Compulsory in winter (late Oct – late Mar) |
| Towing | Bmove, EasyPark |
| CY Cyprus (estimate) | No | Not compulsory (only in poor visibility) |
| Towing | – |
| CZ Czech Republic (estimate) | No | Always compulsory |
| Clamping, Towing | MPLA, EasyPark, ParkSimply |
| DK Denmark (estimate) | Yes | Always compulsory |
| Fines from private parking firms | EasyPark, ParkOne, Parkman |
| EST Estonia (estimate) | Yes | Always compulsory |
| Clamping, Towing | Pargi, EasyPark |
| FIN Finland (estimate) | Yes | Always compulsory |
| Towing | EasyPark, Moovy, ParkMan |
| F France | Yes | Recommended |
| Clamping, Towing | PayByPhone, Flowbird, EasyPark, Indigo Neo |
| D Germany | Yes | Recommended |
| Towing | EasyPark, PayByPhone, Parkster, Mobilet |
| GR Greece (estimate) | No | Not compulsory (only in poor visibility) |
| Towing | – |
| H Hungary (estimate) | No | Compulsory outside built-up areas |
| Clamping, Towing | Simple, EasyPark |
| IRL Ireland | Yes | Recommended |
| Clamping, Towing | Parking Tag, PayByPhone, EasyPark |
| I Italy | Yes | Compulsory outside built-up areas |
| Towing | EasyPark, MyCicero, Telepass, Flowbird |
| LV Latvia (estimate) | No | Always compulsory |
| Clamping, Towing | Mobilly, EasyPark |
| LT Lithuania (estimate) | No | Always compulsory |
| Towing | m.Parking, Unipark, EasyPark |
| L Luxembourg (estimate) | Yes | Not compulsory (only in poor visibility) |
| Towing | OPnGO |
| M Malta (estimate) | No | Not compulsory (only in poor visibility) |
| Clamping, Towing | – |
| NL Netherlands | Yes | Not compulsory (only in poor visibility) |
| Clamping, Towing | EasyPark, Yellowbrick, Parkmobile, ParkBee |
| N Norway (estimate) | Yes | Always compulsory |
| Fines from private parking firms, Towing | EasyPark, Apcoa Flow |
| PL Poland (estimate) | No | Always compulsory |
| Clamping, Towing | mobiParking, SkyCash, moBILET, EasyPark |
| P Portugal (estimate) | No | Not compulsory (only in poor visibility) |
| Clamping, Towing | ePark, Via Verde Estacionar, EMEL, EasyPark |
| RO Romania (estimate) | No | Compulsory outside built-up areas |
| Clamping, Towing | TPark, EasyPark |
| SK Slovakia (estimate) | No | Always compulsory |
| Clamping, Towing | PAAS, EasyPark, ParkDots |
| SLO Slovenia (estimate) | Yes | Always compulsory |
| Towing | EasyPark, Moja Ljubljana |
| E Spain | No | Not compulsory (only in poor visibility) |
| Clamping, Towing | EasyPark, Telpark, ElParking |
| S Sweden (estimate) | Yes | Always compulsory |
| Towing | EasyPark, Parkster, Mobill |
| CH Switzerland | Yes | Always compulsory |
| Towing | EasyPark, ParkingPay, TWINT, PayByPhone |
| UK United Kingdom (estimate) | No | Not compulsory (only in poor visibility) |
| Clamping, Towing | RingGo, PayByPhone, JustPark |
Rules can differ by city; local signs always take precedence. Countries marked 'estimate' have not yet been fully checked against an official source.
What does a taxi cost in the capital or best-known city, which apps work there, can you pay by card and do you tip?
| Country / city | Flag fall | Per km | 10 km (estimate) | Apps | Uber | Card | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Austria · Vienna | €3.80 | €0.95 | ≈ €13.30 | Uber, Bolt, Taxi 40100, Taxi 31300 | Yes | Yes | Round up or about 10% |
| B Belgium · Brussels (estimate) | €2.60 | €2.30 | ≈ €25.60 | Uber, Heetch, Bolt, Taxis Verts | Yes | Yes | Not expected, round up at most |
| BG Bulgaria · Sofia (estimate) | €0.90 | €0.80 | ≈ €8.90 | Yellow Taxi, TaxiMe, OK Supertrans | No | Not always | Round up or about 10% |
| HR Croatia · Zagreb (estimate) | €2.60 | €1.75 | ≈ €20.10 | Uber, Bolt, Cammeo | Yes | Yes | Not expected, round up at most |
| CY Cyprus · Nicosia (estimate) | €3.42 | €0.73 | ≈ €10.72 | Bolt, Cyprus Taxi | No | Not always | Not expected, round up at most |
| CZ Czech Republic · Prague | CZK 70 | CZK 42 | ≈ CZK 490 | Bolt, Uber, Liftago | Yes | Yes | Round up or about 10% |
| DK Denmark · Copenhagen (estimate) | DKK 39.00 | DKK 11.00 | ≈ DKK 149.00 | DanTaxi, Taxa 4x35, Bolt, Uber | Licensed taxis only via the app | Yes | Service included |
| EST Estonia · Tallinn (estimate) | €5.50 | €1.10 | ≈ €16.50 | Bolt, Forus, Uber | Yes | Yes | Not expected, round up at most |
| FIN Finland · Helsinki (estimate) | €6.50 | €1.80 | ≈ €24.50 | Uber, Bolt, Taksi Helsinki, Menevä, Lähitaksi | Yes | Yes | Not expected, round up at most |
| F France · Paris | €4.48 | €1.30 | ≈ €17.48 | G7, Uber, Bolt, FREENOW, Heetch | Yes | Yes | Round up or about 10% |
| D Germany · Berlin (estimate) | €4.30 | €2.80 | ≈ €32.30 | FREENOW, Uber, Bolt, taxi.eu | Yes | Yes | Round up or about 10% |
| GR Greece · Athens | €1.80 | €0.90 | ≈ €10.80 | FREENOW, Uber, Taxiplon | Licensed taxis only via the app | Yes | Round up or about 10% |
| H Hungary · Budapest | HUF 1,300 | HUF 521 | ≈ HUF 6,510 | Bolt, Uber, Főtaxi, City Taxi, 6x6 Taxi | Licensed taxis only via the app | Yes | Round up or about 10% |
| IRL Ireland · Dublin | €4.40 | €1.32 | ≈ €17.60 | FREENOW, Uber, Bolt | Licensed taxis only via the app | Yes | Round up or about 10% |
| I Italy · Rome (estimate) | €3.50 | €1.20 | ≈ €15.50 | itTaxi, appTaxi, FREENOW, Uber | Yes | Yes | Not expected, round up at most |
| LV Latvia · Riga (estimate) | €2.50 | €0.80 | ≈ €10.50 | Bolt, Forus | No | Yes | Round up or about 10% |
| LT Lithuania · Vilnius (estimate) | €2.75 | €1.10 | ≈ €13.75 | Bolt, Uber, eTaksi | Yes | Yes | Round up or about 10% |
| L Luxembourg · Luxembourg City (estimate) | €4.20 | €3.50 | ≈ €39.20 | Webtaxi, Uber | Licensed taxis only via the app | Yes | Round up or about 10% |
| M Malta · Valletta (estimate) | €3.50 | €1.50 | ≈ €18.50 | Bolt, Uber, eCabs | Yes | Not always | Not expected, round up at most |
| NL Netherlands · Amsterdam | €4.31 | €3.17 | ≈ €36.01 | Uber, Bolt, TCA Taxi | Yes | Yes | Round up or about 10% |
| N Norway · Oslo | NOK 75.40 | NOK 16.70 | ≈ NOK 242.40 | Oslo Taxi, Norgestaxi, Uber, Bolt | Yes | Yes | Not expected, round up at most |
| PL Poland · Warsaw | PLN 10.00 | PLN 5.00 | ≈ PLN 60.00 | Uber, Bolt, FREENOW, iTaxi | Yes | Yes | Round up or about 10% |
| P Portugal · Lisbon (estimate) | €3.25 | €0.47 | ≈ €7.95 | Uber, Bolt, FREENOW | Yes | Not always | Not expected, round up at most |
| RO Romania · Bucharest (estimate) | RON 3.00 | RON 3.00 | ≈ RON 33.00 | Bolt, Uber, Star Taxi | Yes | Not always | Round up or about 10% |
| SK Slovakia · Bratislava (estimate) | €2.00 | €1.00 | ≈ €12.00 | Bolt, Uber, Hopin, Liftago | Yes | Not always | Round up or about 10% |
| SLO Slovenia · Ljubljana | €2.00 | €1.50 | ≈ €17.00 | Uber, Taxi Metro, Taxi Laguna, Taxi Rondo | Yes | Not always | Not expected, round up at most |
| E Spain · Madrid (estimate) | €2.55 | €1.40 | ≈ €16.55 | Uber, Cabify, Bolt, FREENOW, PideTaxi | Yes | Yes | Not expected, round up at most |
| S Sweden · Stockholm | SEK 59.00 | SEK 14.90 | ≈ SEK 208.00 | Taxi Stockholm, Uber, Bolt, Sverigetaxi, Taxi Kurir | Yes | Yes | Not expected, round up at most |
| CH Switzerland · Zurich (estimate) | CHF 6.75 | CHF 3.80 | ≈ CHF 44.75 | Uber, Bolt, GO! Taxi 444 | Yes | Yes | Service included |
| UK United Kingdom · London (estimate) | £4.20 | £2.20 | ≈ £26.20 | Uber, Bolt, FREENOW, Gett, Addison Lee | Yes | Yes | Round up or about 10% |
Daytime rates in the city named, in local currency. Other cities may differ and fares change regularly.
Rules can differ by city; local signs always take precedence. Countries marked 'estimate' have not yet been fully checked against an official source.
Typical opening period of the best-known passes. Exact dates depend on the snow: check the official status page just before you leave. Many passes are closed to caravans and large vehicles.
| Pass | Usually open | Toll | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse | May – Oct | ✓ | grossglockner.at ↗ |
| A Timmelsjoch Hochalpenstrasse | Jun – Oct | ✓ | timmelsjoch.com ↗ |
| A Silvretta Hochalpenstrasse | Jun – Oct | ✓ | silvretta-bielerhoehe.at ↗ |
| A Arlberg Pass (B197) | All year | – | asfinag.at ↗ |
| A Fernpass (B179) | All year | – | tirol.gv.at ↗ |
| A Brenner Pass (A13/A22) | All year | ✓ | asfinag.at ↗ |
| A Felbertauernstrasse | May – Oct | ✓ | felbertauernstrasse.at ↗ |
| I Stelvio / Stilfserjoch | Jun – Oct | – | stradeanas.it ↗ |
| I Passo di Gavia | Jun – Oct | – | stradeanas.it ↗ |
| CH Passo dello Spluga / Splügen | Jun – Oct | – | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| CH Furka Pass | Jun – Oct | – | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| CH Grimsel Pass | Jun – Oct | – | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| CH Susten Pass | Jun – Oct | – | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| CH Nufenen / Novena Pass | Jun – Oct | – | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| CH Gotthard Pass | Jun – Oct | – | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| CH San Bernardino Pass | Jun – Oct | – | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| CH Great St Bernard Pass | Jun – Oct | ✓ | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| CH Simplon Pass | All year | – | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| CH Julier Pass | All year | – | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| CH Albula Pass | Jun – Oct | – | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| CH Flüela Pass | May – Nov | – | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| CH Bernina Pass | All year | – | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| CH Klausen Pass | Jun – Oct | – | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| CH Oberalp Pass | May – Nov | – | alpen-paesse.ch ↗ |
| F Col de l'Iseran | Jun – Oct | – | savoie.fr ↗ |
| F Col du Galibier | Jun – Oct | – | savoie.fr ↗ |
| F Col du Tourmalet | Jun – Oct | – | bison-fute.gouv.fr ↗ |
| AD Port d'Envalira | All year | ✓ | mobilitat.ad ↗ |
| SLO Vršič Pass | May – Nov | – | promet.si ↗ |
| RO Transfăgărășan (DN7C) | Jul – Oct | – | cnair.ro ↗ |
| RO Transalpina (DN67C) | Jun – Oct | – | cnair.ro ↗ |
| N Trollstigen (Fv63) | May – Oct | – | vegvesen.no ↗ |
| N Sognefjellet (Fv55) | May – Oct | – | vegvesen.no ↗ |
| N Hardangervidda (Rv7) & Haukelifjell (E134) | All year | – | vegvesen.no ↗ |
| A Turracher Höhe | All year | – | asfinag.at ↗ |
The main ferry routes, toll bridges, toll tunnels and car trains in Europe, with indicative car prices.
Prices vary by season, day and booking time; always check the current fare with the operator.
Known scams and risks along motorways and main roads, based on official travel advice, police and motoring clubs.
🚚 For trucks
UK FCDO – Belgium: safety and security ↗ · Auswärtiges Amt – Belgien: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗
UK FCDO – Bulgaria: safety and security ↗ · Auswärtiges Amt – Bulgarien: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗
Auswärtiges Amt – Kroatien: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗
Auswärtiges Amt – Tschechische Republik: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗ · UK FCDO – Czechia: safety and security ↗
🚚 For trucks
UK FCDO – France: safety and security ↗ · Auswärtiges Amt – Frankreich: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗ · Gendarmerie nationale – Péages en flux libre : arnaques par SMS ↗
🚚 For trucks
ADAC – Diebstahl im Urlaub mit Auto und Wohnmobil ↗ · TAPA EMEA – Cargo crime intelligence ↗
🚚 For trucks
Auswärtiges Amt – Griechenland: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗ · UK FCDO – Greece: safety and security ↗
Auswärtiges Amt – Ungarn: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗ · UK FCDO – Hungary: safety and security ↗
UK FCDO – Italy: safety and security ↗ · Auswärtiges Amt – Italien: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗ · ADAC – Diebstahl im Urlaub mit Auto und Wohnmobil ↗
🚚 For trucks
UK FCDO – Netherlands: safety and security ↗ · Rijkswaterstaat – Parkeren voor vrachtwagenchauffeurs ↗
🚚 For trucks
Auswärtiges Amt – Portugal: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗
Auswärtiges Amt – Rumänien: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗
UK FCDO – Slovakia: safety and security ↗ · Auswärtiges Amt – Slowakei: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗
UK FCDO – Slovenia: safety and security ↗ · Auswärtiges Amt – Slowenien: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗
UK FCDO – Spain: safety and security ↗ · Nederland Wereldwijd – Reisadvies Spanje ↗ · Auswärtiges Amt – Spanien: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗
Auswärtiges Amt – Schweden: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗
🚚 For trucks
UK Home Office – Clandestine entrant civil penalty: level of penalty code of practice ↗ · legislation.gov.uk – Carriers' Liability (Clandestine Entrants) (Level of Penalty: Code of Practice) Order 2023 ↗ · Auswärtiges Amt – Vereinigtes Königreich: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise ↗
The rules and traps that most often earn holidaymakers a fine. First what applies everywhere, then country by country.
In danger, always call 112 first. For breakdown help: the country's automobile club, your own club at home or your travel cover.
| Automobile club | Number in country | From abroad/mobile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NL Netherlands | ANWB | 088 269 28 88 | +31 70 314 14 14 |
| D Germany | ADAC | 22 22 22 / 089 20 20 4000 | +49 89 22 22 22 |
| A Austria | ÖAMTC | 120 | +43 1 25 120 00 |
| CH Switzerland | TCS | 0800 140 140 | +41 58 827 22 20 |
| B Belgium | Touring | 078 178 178 | +32 2 233 23 45 |
| L Luxembourg | ACL | 26 000 | +352 26 000 |
| F France | — | 112 / borne orange | – |
| I Italy | ACI | 803.116 / 800 116 800 | +39 02 66165116 |
| E Spain | RACE | 900 112 222 | +34 915 948 943 |
| P Portugal | ACP | 215 915 915 | +351 215 915 915 |
| CZ Czech Republic | ÚAMK | 1230 | +420 261 104 123 |
| SK Slovakia | SATC | 18124 | – |
| SLO Slovenia | AMZS | 1987 | +386 1 530 53 53 |
| HR Croatia | HAK | 1987 | +385 1 4693 700 |
| H Hungary | MAK | 188 | +36 1 345 1744 |
| PL Poland | PZM | 22 532 84 44 | +48 22 532 84 44 |
| DK Denmark | FDM | 70 27 91 12 | +45 70 27 91 12 |
| S Sweden | Assistancekåren | 020-912 912 | +46 771 912 912 |
| N Norway | NAF | 08505 | +47 92 60 85 05 |
| BG Bulgaria | UAB | 146 | +359 2 91146 |
| RO Romania | ACR | 021 222 22 22 | +40 21 222 22 22 |
| UK United Kingdom | AA | 03330 046 046 | +44 3330 046 046 |
| IRL Ireland | AA Ireland | 1800 66 77 88 | +353 1 727 0677 |
| GR Greece | ELPA | 10400 | – |
| FIN Finland | Autoliitto | 0200 8080 | – |
| EST Estonia | Eesti Autoklubi | 1888 | – |
| LV Latvia | LAMB | 1888 | – |
| LT Lithuania | — | 112 | – |
| CY Cyprus | CAA | 22 31 31 31 | +357 22 31 31 31 |
| M Malta | — | 112 | – |
| SRB Serbia | AMSS | 1987 | +381 11 1987 |
| BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina | BIHAMK | 1282 | – |
| MNE Montenegro | AMSCG | 19807 | – |
| NMK North Macedonia | AMSM | 196 | – |
| AL Albania | — | 112 | – |
| TR Turkey | — | 112 | – |
| SOS | 🚓 | 🚑 | 🚒 | + | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL Albania | 112 | 129 | 127 | 128 | – |
| A Austria | 112 | 133 | 144 | 122 | 140 Bergrettung |
| B Belgium | 112 | 101 | 112 | 112 | 1733 Huisarts/Médecin de garde |
| BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina | 112 | 122 | 124 | 123 | 1282 BIHAMK |
| BG Bulgaria | 112 | 166 | 150 | 160 | – |
| HR Croatia | 112 | 192 | 194 | 193 | – |
| CY Cyprus | 112 | 199 | 199 | 199 | – |
| CZ Czech Republic | 112 | 158 | 155 | 150 | 1210 Horská služba |
| DK Denmark | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 114 Politi |
| EST Estonia | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | – |
| FIN Finland | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 116117 Päivystysapu |
| F France | 112 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 114 SMS |
| D Germany | 112 | 110 | 112 | 112 | 116117 Bereitschaftsdienst |
| GR Greece | 112 | 100 | 166 | 199 | – |
| H Hungary | 112 | 107 | 104 | 105 | – |
| IRL Ireland | 112/999 | 112/999 | 112/999 | 112/999 | – |
| I Italy | 112 | 113 | 118 | 115 | – |
| LV Latvia | 112 | 110 | 113 | 112 | – |
| LT Lithuania | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | – |
| L Luxembourg | 112 | 113 | 112 | 112 | – |
| M Malta | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | – |
| MNE Montenegro | 112 | 122 | 124 | 123 | 19807 AMSCG |
| NL Netherlands | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 0900-8844 Politie |
| NMK North Macedonia | 112 | 192 | 194 | 193 | 196 AMSM |
| N Norway | 112 | 112 | 113 | 110 | 02800 Politi |
| PL Poland | 112 | 997 | 999 | 998 | 985 GOPR/WOPR |
| P Portugal | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 808 24 24 24 SNS 24 |
| RO Romania | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | – |
| SRB Serbia | 112 | 192 | 194 | 193 | 1987 AMSS |
| SK Slovakia | 112 | 158 | 155 | 150 | 18300 Horská záchranná služba |
| SLO Slovenia | 112 | 113 | 112 | 112 | – |
| E Spain | 112 | 091 | 061 | 112 | 062 Guardia Civil |
| S Sweden | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 114 14 Polisen |
| CH Switzerland | 112 | 117 | 144 | 118 | 1414 Rega |
| TR Turkey | 112 | 155 | 112 | 112 | 156 Jandarma |
| UK United Kingdom | 999/112 | 999 | 999 | 999 | 101 Police |
🚓 police · 🚑 ambulance · 🚒 fire. 112 works free of charge throughout the EU, also from a foreign mobile.
Foreign traffic fines increasingly reach drivers at home. This is how it works and how to avoid extra costs or scams.
Source: EU Directive 2015/413, amended by Directive 2024/3237; Your Europe. europa.eu ↗ · EUR-Lex ↗
How to act safely and correctly after a collision in Europe, and how to get your damage paid.
Your Europe: car insurance cover abroad ↗ · Insurance Europe: accidents, information for consumers ↗ · Council of Bureaux (green card system) ↗ · ECC Germany: car accident in Germany or abroad ↗ · ADAC: Unfall im Ausland ↗ · ANWB: aanrijding in het buitenland ↗ · ÖAMTC: Verkehrsunfall im Ausland ↗ · TCS: Unfallprotokoll Europa ↗ · MIB: green card information ↗ · Policie ČR: traffic rules (EN) ↗ · Weblex: tarifs dépannage autoroutes 2026 ↗ · HANFA: obveza zvanja policije ↗ · UK Highway Code: breakdowns and incidents ↗
Motorhome, caravan and motorcycle
Speed limits, tolls and vignettes, and key rules for caravans, trailers and motorhomes by country.
| Speed with caravan (built-up / rural / motorway) | Motorhome > 3.5 t | |
|---|---|---|
| A Austria | 50 / 80 / 100 | GO-Maut (GO-Box) |
| B Belgium | 50 / 70–90 / 120 | toll-free |
| BG Bulgaria | 50 / 70 / 100 | e-vignette (M1) |
| HR Croatia | 50 / 80 / 90 | toll class III |
| CY Cyprus | 50 / 65–80 / 100 | toll-free |
| CZ Czech Republic | 50 / 80 / 80 | km toll (Mýto CZ) |
| DK Denmark | 50 / 80 / 80 (100) | toll-free |
| EST Estonia | 50 / 90 / 90 | toll-free |
| FIN Finland | 50 / 80 / 80 | toll-free |
| F France | 50 / 80 / 130 | toll class 3 (> 3.5 t / > 3 m) |
| D Germany | 50 / 80 / 80 (100) | toll-free |
| GR Greece | 30–50 / 80 / 80 | toll by class |
| H Hungary | 50 / 70 / 80 | e-matrica D2 |
| IRL Ireland | 50 / 80 / 80 | toll by class |
| I Italy | 50 / 70 / 80 | toll class B (2 axles) |
| LV Latvia | 50 / 80 / 90 | toll-free |
| LT Lithuania | 50 / 90 / 90 | – |
| L Luxembourg | 50 / 75 / 90 | toll-free |
| M Malta | 50 / 80 / – | toll-free |
| NL Netherlands | 50 / 80 / 90 | toll-free |
| N Norway | 50 / 80 / 80 | AutoPASS |
| PL Poland | 50 / 70 / 80 | e-TOLL |
| P Portugal | 50 / 70 / 100 | toll class 2 |
| RO Romania | 50 / 80 / 120 | rovinieta (cat. C) |
| SK Slovakia | 50 / 90 / 90 | vignette (M1) |
| SLO Slovenia | 50 / 90 / 100 | DarsGo |
| E Spain | 30–50 / 80 / 90 | Ligeros / Pesados 1 |
| S Sweden | 50 / 80 / 80 | toll-free |
| CH Switzerland | 50 / 80 / 100 | PSVA (Via app) |
| UK United Kingdom | 30 / 50–60 / 60 mph | toll-free |
Wild camping and one night at the roadside or in a car park: what each country allows, based on laws, authorities and camping and motoring clubs.
Vignettes, tolls, mandatory gear, lane filtering and bans for motorcycles in 36 countries – as of October 2026.
| Country | Motorcycle price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| A Austria | 1d €3,80 · 10d €5,10 · 2m €12,80 · 1y €42,70 | Each motorcycle needs its own vignette; the digital vignette is linked to the number plate. Section tolls (e.g. A13 Brenner) and scenic roads such as the Grossglockner cost extra. |
| CH Switzerland | 1y CHF 40 | Motorcycles need their own CHF 40 vignette (e-vignette linked to the plate), valid from 1 December to 31 January of the following year. There is no short-term vignette. |
| D Germany | €0 | No vignette or motorway toll for motorcycles. Only a few private scenic roads charge a fee. |
| NL Netherlands | €0 | No vignette or toll for motorcycles; the Westerschelde Tunnel has been toll-free since 2025. |
| B Belgium | €0 | No vignette or motorway toll for motorcycles. Only the Liefkenshoek Tunnel in Antwerp is tolled. |
| L Luxembourg | €0 | No vignette and no tolls in Luxembourg. |
| F France | Cl. 5 ≈ −40% | Motorcycles pay class 5 at toll plazas, roughly 40% less than cars. A motorcycle toll badge saves stopping at the booth. |
| I Italy | Cl. A | Motorcycles pay class A, the same rate as cars. Telepass also works on motorcycles. |
| E Spain | Ligeros 1 | Motorcycles pay the light-vehicle rate on toll motorways. Many former toll roads, such as the AP-7 in Catalonia and Valencia, are now free. |
| P Portugal | Cl. 1 · Via Verde Cl. 5 −30% | Motorcycles are class 1; with a Via Verde device they count as class 5 and pay 30% less (not on the Vasco da Gama Bridge). Electronic-only motorways require Via Verde or a toll registration. |
| CZ Czech Republic | 0 CZK | Motorcycles are exempt from the e-vignette (elektronická dálniční známka). |
| SK Slovakia | €0 | Motorcycles are exempt from the Slovak e-vignette (e-známka). |
| SLO Slovenia | 7d €8 · 6m €32 · 1y €58,70 | Motorcycles (class 1) need an e-vinjeta; there is no monthly option for motorcycles. The Karawanken Tunnel is tolled separately. |
| HR Croatia | Cl. IA | No vignette: in 2026 tolls are still distance-based and paid at toll plazas. Motorcycles are class IA and pay less than cars (class I). |
| H Hungary | 1d HUF 2 770 · 10d HUF 3 450 · 1m HUF 5 590 · 1y HUF 61 760 · county HUF 7 190 | Motorcycles need a D1M e-matrica; the "weekly" vignette is valid for 10 days. A county vignette covers a single county only. |
| PL Poland | A1 · A2 · A4 PLN | No vignette. Only private sections (A1 Gdańsk–Toruń, A2 Świecko–Konin, A4 Katowice–Kraków) are tolled; state-run sections are free for cars and motorcycles. |
| DK Denmark | Storebælt · Øresund | No vignette; only the Great Belt and Øresund bridges are tolled. BroBizz or an agreement gives a lower price. |
| S Sweden | Øresund SEK 355 · online SEK 315 · ØresundGO SEK 138 | Motorcycles pay no Swedish road tolls or congestion tax (Stockholm, Gothenburg). The Øresund Bridge has its own motorcycle rate; ØresundGO costs an extra SEK 545 a year. |
| N Norway | NOK 0 | Motorcycles are exempt from toll roads and city toll rings (AutoPASS). Ferries do charge a motorcycle fare. |
| BG Bulgaria | €0 | Motorcycles do not need a Bulgarian e-vignette (only vehicles with four or more wheels do). |
| RO Romania | 0 RON | No rovinieta is sold for motorcycles; there is no motorcycle category. The Danube bridges at Fetești are also toll-free for motorcycles. |
| UK United Kingdom | ULEZ GBP 12.50/d (< Euro 3) · CC GBP 0 · Dartford GBP 0 | No vignette. In London motorcycles are exempt from the Congestion Charge but pay ULEZ if they don't meet Euro 3 (usually pre-July 2007). |
| IRL Ireland | M50 €0 | Motorcycles pay no M50 toll. Other toll roads charge a lower motorcycle rate. |
| GR Greece | Attiki Odos €1.25 | Motorcycles pay a lower rate at every toll station; €1.25 on the Attiki Odos. |
| FIN Finland | €0 | No tolls or vignette for motorcycles. |
| EST Estonia | €0 | No tolls or vignette for motorcycles. |
| LV Latvia | €0 | No vignette for motorcycles. |
| LT Lithuania | €0 | No vignette for motorcycles, also not after Via Toll starts in 2027. |
| CY Cyprus | €0 | No tolls or vignette. Helmet mandatory for rider and passenger. |
| M Malta | €0 | No road tolls. Valletta has the CVA access scheme. |
| SRB Serbia | RSD 590 (Beograd–Niš) | Motorcycles pay category IA, about half the car toll. |
| BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina | IA | Motorcycles pay a lower category at the toll plazas. |
| MNE Montenegro | €1.50 | €1.50 on the A1 Smokovac–Mateševo and €1 in the Sozina tunnel. |
| NMK North Macedonia | IA | Motorcycles pay category IA, about two thirds of the car toll. |
| AL Albania | €2.50 | Motorcycles pay €2.50 on the Rruga e Kombit (Kalimash). |
| TR Turkey | HGS | Motorcycles also pay electronically with HGS on motorways and bridges, at a lower rate. |
| Helmet | Gloves | Hi-vis vest | Lane filtering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Austria | ✓ | – | – | banned |
| CH Switzerland | ✓ | – | – | banned |
| D Germany | ✓ | – | – | banned |
| NL Netherlands | ✓ | – | – | with conditions |
| B Belgium | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | with conditions |
| L Luxembourg | ✓ | ? | ✓ | ? |
| F France | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | with conditions |
| I Italy | ✓ | – | – | with conditions |
| E Spain | ✓ | – | – | banned |
| P Portugal | ✓ | – | with conditions | ? |
| CZ Czech Republic | ✓ | – | – | ? |
| SK Slovakia | ✓ | – | ✓ | ? |
| SLO Slovenia | ✓ | – | – | ? |
| HR Croatia | ✓ | – | – | ? |
| H Hungary | ✓ | – | ✓ | ? |
| PL Poland | ✓ | – | – | ? |
| DK Denmark | ✓ | – | – | ? |
| S Sweden | ✓ | – | – | ? |
| N Norway | ✓ | – | – | ? |
| BG Bulgaria | ✓ | ? | – | ? |
| RO Romania | ✓ | ? | – | ? |
| UK United Kingdom | ✓ | – | – | allowed |
| IRL Ireland | ✓ | – | – | ? |
| GR Greece | ✓ | ? | ? | ? |
| FIN Finland | ✓ | ? | ? | ? |
| EST Estonia | ✓ | ? | ? | ? |
| LV Latvia | ✓ | ? | ? | ? |
| LT Lithuania | ✓ | ? | ? | ? |
| CY Cyprus | ✓ | ? | ? | ? |
| M Malta | ✓ | ? | ? | ? |
| SRB Serbia | ✓ | ? | ? | ? |
| BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina | ✓ | ? | ? | ? |
| MNE Montenegro | ✓ | ? | ? | ? |
| NMK North Macedonia | ✓ | ? | ? | ? |
| AL Albania | ✓ | ? | ? | ? |
| TR Turkey | ✓ | ? | ? | ? |
Belgium: Mandatory: gloves, long-sleeved jacket, long trousers and ankle-high boots. Filtering is allowed up to 50 km/h with a speed difference of max. 20 km/h, on motorways between the two left lanes.
France: Mandatory: CE gloves, reflective stickers on the helmet and a hi-vis vest on board. Lane filtering has been permanently legal since January 2025 on dual carriageways with 2+ lanes and a 70–130 km/h limit, at max. 50 km/h (30 km/h if traffic is stationary).
Netherlands: Filtering is not explicitly banned and is tolerated, provided it is done safely and with a small speed difference.
Italy: Filtering is not regulated: generally tolerated in slow traffic, but you may be held (partly) liable in a crash.
Portugal: A hi-vis vest is only mandatory for Portuguese-registered motorcycles; carrying one is still advisable.
United Kingdom: Filtering is legal when done safely (Highway Code); take care at junctions and with turning traffic.
Spain: Riding between lanes is not permitted according to the DGT; you risk a fine.
✓ = compulsory · – = not compulsory · ? = not regulated / unknown
VINCI Autoroutes: équipements moto ↗ · Matmut: équipements obligatoires ↗ · Touring: gids motorfiets (pdf) ↗
ADAC: Tirol Fahrverbote 2026 ↗ · Motorrad & Reisen: Tirol 95 dB ↗
Paris.fr: stationnement 2RM ↗ · Motorrad & Reisen: Vignetten 2026 ↗
Professional transport
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Trucks and vans have their own toll systems, driving bans and rules. This changed in 2025 and 2026.
| Toll system | From | Pay with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Germany | Toll Collect | > 3,5 t | OBU / app |
| A Austria | ASFINAG GO-Maut | > 3,5 t | GO-Box / EETS |
| CH Switzerland | LSVA | > 3,5 t | OBU |
| NL Netherlands | Vrachtwagenheffing | > 3,5 t (N2/N3) | OBU / EETS |
| B Belgium | Viapass | > 3,5 t | OBU / EETS |
| F France | Péage | > 3,5 t | EETS |
| I Italy | Autostrade | > 3,5 t | Telepass / EETS |
| PL Poland | e-TOLL | > 3,5 t | OBU / app / EETS |
| CZ Czech Republic | MýtoCZ | > 3,5 t | OBU (DSRC) |
| SK Slovakia | Mýto SK | > 3,5 t | OBU / EETS |
| SLO Slovenia | DarsGo | > 3,5 t | DarsGo-box / EETS |
| H Hungary | HU-GO | > 3,5 t | OBU / app / EETS |
| HR Croatia | HAC / ENC | > 3,5 t | ENC / EETS |
| DK Denmark | KmToll | > 12 t | OBU / EETS |
| S Sweden | Eurovignette | > 12 t | e-vignette |
| L Luxembourg | Eurovignette | > 12 t | e-vignette |
| RO Romania | TollRo | > 3,5 t | OBU / app |
| BG Bulgaria | TollPass | > 3,5 t | OBU / route pass |
| IRL Ireland | eFlow (M50) · Toll plazas | – | Tag / EETS |
| GR Greece | Diodia | – | e-pass / EETS |
| EST Estonia | Teekasutustasu | > 3,5 t | e-vignette (teetasu.ee) |
| LV Latvia | e-vinjete (lvvignette.eu) | > 3 t (N1–N3) | e-vignette |
| LT Lithuania | e-vignette → Via Toll (01.01.2027) | N1–N3, M2–M3 | e-vignette → OBU / app |
| SRB Serbia | Putarina (toll plazas) | – | cash / card · ENP tag |
| BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina | Putarina (toll plazas) | – | cash / card · ENC tag |
| MNE Montenegro | A1 Smokovac–Mateševo · Sozina tunnel | – | cash / card · ENP tag |
| NMK North Macedonia | Patarina (toll plazas) | – | cash / card · ENP tag |
| AL Albania | Rruga e Kombit (Kalimash) | – | cash / card |
| TR Turkey | HGS (motorways and bridges) | – | HGS sticker · no cash |
Driving bans change around public holidays and by region. Always check the country's current calendar.
European Commission: driving & rest times ↗ · Police fédérale (BE) ↗ · IHK Ulm: Wochenruhezeit im Lkw ↗
European Commission: Mobility Package I ↗ · European Commission: market rules ↗ · European Commission: cabotage ↗ · European Commission: posting rules ↗
Bison Futé: principaux tunnels ↗ · ASTRA: Tunneltransport Gefahrgüter ↗ · PIARC: dangerous goods in tunnels ↗
| Max. weight articulated truck | Weekly rest in cab | |
|---|---|---|
| AL Albania | 40 t | – |
| A Austria | 40 t | EU ban applies |
| B Belgium | 44 t | banned (fines) |
| BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina | 40 t | – |
| BG Bulgaria | 40 t | EU ban applies |
| HR Croatia | 40 t | EU ban applies |
| CY Cyprus | – | EU ban applies |
| CZ Czech Republic | – | EU ban applies |
| DK Denmark | 44 t | EU ban applies |
| EST Estonia | 40 t | EU ban applies |
| FIN Finland | 44 t | EU ban applies |
| F France | 44 t | banned (fines) |
| D Germany | 40 t | banned (fines) |
| GR Greece | – | EU ban applies |
| H Hungary | 40 t | EU ban applies |
| IRL Ireland | – | EU ban applies |
| I Italy | 44 t | banned (fines) |
| LV Latvia | 40 t | EU ban applies |
| LT Lithuania | 40 t | EU ban applies |
| L Luxembourg | 44 t | EU ban applies |
| M Malta | 40 t | EU ban applies |
| MNE Montenegro | 40 t | – |
| NL Netherlands | 50 t | banned (fines) |
| NMK North Macedonia | 40 t | – |
| N Norway | – | – |
| PL Poland | 40 t | EU ban applies |
| P Portugal | 44 t | EU ban applies |
| RO Romania | 40 t | EU ban applies |
| SRB Serbia | 40 t | – |
| SK Slovakia | 40 t | EU ban applies |
| SLO Slovenia | 40 t | EU ban applies |
| E Spain | 44 t | EU ban applies |
| S Sweden | – | EU ban applies |
| CH Switzerland | 40 t | – |
| UK United Kingdom | 40 t | banned (fines) |
On these days trucks heading south are let through in blocks at Kufstein-Nord, usually in the morning (about 05:00–10:00; end time varies). Expect long queues.
The EU rules on driving times, breaks and rest periods at a glance, plus notable national rules and fines, based on EU law and official sources.
Austria fines the employer per offence for driving time, breaks or daily rest; the amount depends on the EU seriousness category.
Fines: €72 to €2,180 per offence, up to €3,600 for repeat offences.
Police actively check truck parks, including at weekends. In an operation on 21 April 2025, 243 of 294 drivers checked had taken their weekly rest in the cab.
Fines: Regular weekly rest in the cab: €1,800 fine for the company.
The employer must organise work so that regular weekly rest can be taken outside the vehicle; a breach is a criminal offence. The driver is not penalised.
Fines: Employer: up to €30,000 fine and 1 year in prison.
The ban on regular weekly rest in the vehicle has applied here since May 2017 (§ 8a FPersG). In 2023, 245 drivers and 281 companies were fined for it.
Fines: Weekly rest in the cab: standard €500 for the driver and €1,500 for the company; half for negligence.
The ILT (Dutch transport inspectorate) enforces the ban on regular weekly rest in the vehicle.
Fines: According to the ILT leaflet: €1,500 per offence.
63 dedicated truck rest stops (døgnhvileplasser) with showers, toilets and lighting, for breaks, daily rest and mostly reduced weekly rest. Some ordinary rest areas close in winter.
The penalty charge is imposed on the transport company; the amount depends on how serious and how many the offences are. Drivers can also be charged for offences committed outside Sweden.
Fines: Foreign companies or drivers (EU, EEA, CH) pay an advance on the charge at the roadside. No advance may be collected on AETR journeys.
Own rules (ARV 1), matching the EU for cross-border trips. Since 1 July 2026 they also cover professional van drivers in cross-border goods transport; nothing changes domestically.
In and from the UK the assimilated rules (formerly EU rules) apply. Domestic work outside them follows GB domestic rules: max. 10 hours’ driving and 11 hours on duty a day.
Fines: Up to £300 per offence (including a full weekly rest in the cab), max. 5 offences from the last 28 days per check. Non-UK drivers pay on the spot, or the vehicle is immobilised.
Driving and rest times, documents, borders and city access for coach drivers at a glance.
EUR-Lex: Verordening (EU) 2024/1258 ↗ · RSA Ireland: occasional passenger transport ↗
GOV.UK: international bus and coach services ↗ · NTA Ireland: occasional services ↗ · RSA Ireland: journey forms ↗
EUR-Lex: Richtlijn 2003/20/EG ↗ · Croatia: Zakon o sigurnosti prometa na cestama (art. 55) ↗
eu-LISA: EES fully deployed ↗ · European Union: EES ↗ · GOV.UK: Electronic Travel Authorisation ↗
RSA Ireland: smart tachograph 2 ↗ · Statens vegvesen: new tachograph requirements ↗
TfL: coach drivers ↗ · visitBerlin: Infos für Busfahrer ↗ · Feel Florence: ZTL Bus ↗
| Country | Bus motorway | Bus toll | Alcohol (professional) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL Albania | – | Rruga e Kombit | 0,1 ‰ |
| A Austria | 100 | GO-Maut (> 3,5 t) | 0,1 ‰ |
| B Belgium | 100* | – | 0,2 ‰ |
| BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina | – | Putarina | 0,0 ‰ |
| BG Bulgaria | 100 | BG Toll (> 3,5 t) | 0,5 ‰ |
| HR Croatia | 100* | Cestarina | 0,0 ‰ |
| CY Cyprus | – | – | 0,2 ‰ |
| CZ Czech Republic | 100 | Mýto (> 3,5 t) | 0,0 ‰ |
| DK Denmark | 100* | Storebælt/Øresund | 0,5 ‰ |
| EST Estonia | 90 | – | 0,2 ‰ |
| FIN Finland | 100* | – | 0,5 ‰ |
| F France | 100 | Péage | 0,2 ‰ |
| D Germany | 100* | – | 0,0 ‰ |
| GR Greece | – | Toll | 0,2 ‰ |
| H Hungary | 100* | HU-GO (> 3,5 t) | 0,0 ‰ |
| IRL Ireland | 100* | Toll | 0,2 ‰ |
| I Italy | 100 | Pedaggio | 0,0 ‰ |
| LV Latvia | 100* | – | 0,5 ‰ |
| LT Lithuania | 100 | e-vignette | 0,0 ‰ |
| L Luxembourg | 90 | – | 0,2 ‰ |
| M Malta | – | – | 0,2 ‰ |
| MNE Montenegro | – | Putarina | 0,0 ‰ |
| NL Netherlands | 100* | – | 0,5 ‰ |
| NMK North Macedonia | – | Patarina | 0,0 ‰ |
| N Norway | 100 | AutoPASS | 0,2 ‰ |
| PL Poland | 100* | e-TOLL | 0,2 ‰ |
| P Portugal | 100 | Portagem | 0,2 ‰ |
| RO Romania | 110 | Rovinieta | 0,0 ‰ |
| SRB Serbia | – | Putarina | 0,0 ‰ |
| SK Slovakia | 100 | eMýto (> 3,5 t) | 0,0 ‰ |
| SLO Slovenia | 100* | DarsGo (> 3,5 t) | 0,0 ‰ |
| E Spain | 100 | Peaje | 0,3 ‰ |
| S Sweden | 100* | Øresund | 0,2 ‰ |
| CH Switzerland | 100 | PSVA | 0,1 ‰ |
| TR Turkey | 100 | HGS | 0,0 ‰ |
| UK United Kingdom | 112* | – | 0,8* ‰ |
* under conditions (e.g. seatbelts, speed limiter, approval); otherwise lower.
Official toll calculators from road operators and authorities. The final amount depends on vehicle class, route and discounts.
| A Austria | h ↗ | ASFINAG GO-Maut | |
| HR Croatia | h ↗ | HAC | |
| F France | h ↗ | h ↗ | VINCI Autoroutes · h ↗ |
| D Germany | h ↗ | Toll Collect | |
| H Hungary | h ↗ | HU-GO | |
| N Norway | h ↗ | Fjellinjen (Oslo) | |
| PL Poland | h ↗ | e-TOLL | |
| P Portugal | h ↗ | Infraestruturas de Portugal |
Buy vignettes, tolls and emission stickers from the official seller. Resellers often charge much more or deliver nothing.
Official sale: shop.asfinag.at ↗
ASFINAG warns against unauthorised online sellers with inflated prices and fake shops. Official: ASFINAG shop, ADAC, Autopay, Tolltickets, ÖAMTC, ARBÖ, petrol stations, tobacconists.
Official sale: bgtoll.bg ↗
Bulgarian e-toll providers warned in 2025 about unlicensed sites showing only euro prices and adding high fees. Buy via bgtoll.bg, the BGTOLL app or an official point of sale.
Official sale: edalnice.gov.cz ↗
The Czech Ministry of Transport warns about unofficial sites with needless extra fees where data errors can't be corrected later. edalnice.cz is the only official e-shop.
Official sale: storebaelt.dk ↗
The Storebælt ticket is sold by partner Brobizz. storebaelt.dk sends you on to the Brobizz website.
Official sale: certificat-air.gouv.fr ↗
certificat-air.gouv.fr is the only official site issuing the Crit'Air sticker. Other sites charge more for the same thing.
Official sale: berlin.de ↗
The Umweltplakette is issued by registration offices, testing bodies (TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ, KÜS) and approved garages. Berlin: €5, or €6 online incl. postage, also for foreign cars.
Official sale: ematrica.nemzetiutdij.hu ↗
Official sale: eflow.ie ↗
eFlow (M50) warns about fake websites that imitate eFlow. eFlow doesn't send texts with links. Pay on the eFlow website, by phone or at a Payzone outlet.
Official sale: autopass.no ↗
Foreign cars: a toll tag via a toll service provider, or register with Epass24 (www.epass24.com), which collects on behalf of the toll chargers. Without registration you pay the highest rate.
Official sale: etoll.gov.pl ↗
e-TOLL never sends texts with payment links. Such messages are phishing. Pay via etoll.gov.pl, the online customer account or the e-TOLL PL app.
Official sale: pttolls.com ↗
Official options for foreign plates on electronic tolls: EasyToll, Tollcard (CTT) and Via Verde Visitors, which is sold only through Via Verde.
Official sale: etoll.ro ↗
In May 2026 CNAIR warned about two unauthorised sites adding a "registration fee" of about 30% to the rovinieta. Buy via the CNAIR portal or an authorised distributor.
Official sale: eznamka.sk ↗
NDS advises against unofficial resellers: you may pay more and end up without a valid vignette. Official: eznamka.sk, the eZnamka app and official points of sale.
Official sale: evinjeta.dars.si ↗
DARS: buy the e-vignette only via the official DARS website. Unauthorised sellers charge high commissions and your vignette may not be in the system, so you can still be fined.
Official sale: via.admin.ch ↗
FOCBS advises buying the e-vignette only in the official Via web shop. It costs exactly CHF 40. FOCBS never asks you to confirm payment details by email.
Official sale: gov.uk ↗
Official Dart Charge for a car: £3.50 per crossing, or £2.80 with a pre-pay account. Motorcycles are free. Pay on GOV.UK.
EU rules and systems taking effect in 2025–2027 that affect declarations, border crossings and costs.
ICS2 Release 3: road carriers must file an Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) before arriving in the EU. No transition period in e.g. the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Czechia and Sweden.
CBAM definitive period: importing more than 50 t a year of cement, iron and steel, aluminium, fertilisers or electricity requires authorised CBAM declarant status. Indirect customs representatives always need it. Certificates are bought from 2027; the first annual declaration for 2026 is due in September 2027.
Entry/Exit System (EES) fully live: non-EU drivers give fingerprints and a facial image at every crossing. Waits reached up to 5 hours in the summer peak.
End of duty relief for consignments up to €150: €3 duty per item (per tariff line) until 1 July 2028. The declarant pays, usually the seller or indirect representative.
Product identifiers (PIDs) become mandatory in declarations for low-value consignments.
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for large and medium companies: due diligence statement for wood, soy, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber and cattle, among others. Small companies largely from 30 June 2027.
eFTI: authorities must accept electronic freight information via certified platforms. The e-CMR is already used domestically in the Netherlands, France and Spain.
Buying a vehicle abroad
Choose the countries and your vehicle: you immediately see which taxes and duties you pay and every step in the right order, with the official links. Free, 30 countries.
Indication without guarantee: always check the official source. Read the disclaimer.
BPM is the Dutch car registration tax. If you live in the Netherlands, your car usually needs Dutch plates and you pay BPM.
Cross-border trade, VAT and BPM, low-emission zones, CO2 tolls and new EU rules, checked against official sources (status October 2026). Not tax advice.
Via Germany and Austria: an Austrian vignette (10 days €12.80) and a Slovenian one (7 days €16). Via the Tauern or Karawanken you pay extra section tolls. In Croatia itself you pay per section.
Yes, as soon as you use a Swiss motorway. Only the CHF 40 annual vignette exists. If you avoid motorways you don't need one.
No. Foreign and electric cars also need the green sticker. The fine is €100. Buy it (€5–20) from ADAC, TÜV, Dekra or via official city portals.
On your registration document (field V.9 in many EU countries) or on the manufacturer's Certificate of Conformity.
Cameras send the fine to your home address, across borders too. In Ghent and Brussels you can sometimes still register or buy a day pass shortly after entering; check the official site straight away.
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