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Latvia 2026: vignette needed? Tolls, zones, rules

No vignette for cars. Goods vehicles from 3,001 kg need an e-vignette (lvvignette.eu). Winter tyres with the mountain-snowflake symbol mandatory from 1 December to 1 March; M+S-only tyres no longer count.

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Latvia

no car tolls
Motorway 110 km/hAlcohol 0,5 ‰ (novice/professional 0,2 ‰)Winter Compulsory in period 01.12–01.03

Key points in Latvia

Vignettenot needed
Low-emission zonesnone for cars
WinterCompulsory in period · 01.12–01.03
Snow chainsOnly on snow or ice
Alcohol0,5 ‰
Lights by daycompulsory
Compulsory in the car1× Warning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit, Fire extinguisher
Breakdown helpLAMB 1888
Tolls and extra costs
  • No vignette for cars. Goods vehicles from 3,001 kg need an e-vignette (lvvignette.eu).
  • Winter tyres with the mountain-snowflake symbol mandatory from 1 December to 1 March; M+S-only tyres no longer count.
  • Usually max 90 km/h outside towns; in summer 100–110 km/h on some sections. Novice drivers: 0.2‰.
Low-emission zones 0

No car low-emission zones in our overview.

Watch out
  • Only tyres with the mountain-snowflake symbol count as winter tyres (1 December – 1 March).
  • Put on a hi-vis vest before you get out on the road.
Truck (over 3.5 t)
  • e-vinjete (lvvignette.eu) · > 3 t (N1–N3) · e-vignette

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.

Coach
  • Bus motorway: 100*
  • Bus toll: –
  • Alcohol (professional): 0,5 ‰

* under conditions (e.g. seatbelts, speed limiter, approval); otherwise lower.

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From United Kingdom to Latvia: which vignettes?

Usual route: United Kingdom → France → Germany → Poland → Lithuania → Latvia

By car you need no vignette on this route.

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Latvia: frequently asked questions

Which vignettes do I need from United Kingdom to Latvia?

On the usual route (United Kingdom → France → Germany → Poland → Lithuania → Latvia) you need no vignette by car.

Latvia: do I need a vignette?

No. There is no vignette and no motorway toll for cars.

Latvia: what is the motorway speed limit?

110 km/h for cars, unless signs say otherwise. The alcohol limit is 0,5 ‰ (0,2 ‰ for novice and professional drivers).

Latvia: are there low-emission zones?

Our overview lists no low-emission zones for cars here.

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