Valid on all Hungarian motorways. Buy your e-Matrica in minutes — skip the border queues and avoid unnecessary fines.
Yes. If you’re driving a vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes on a Hungarian motorway (autópálya) or road marked with an "M", you need a valid digital vignette (e-Matrica) before entering the toll section. Hungary uses the KSZR system—a fully automated camera network that reads licence plates at every motorway entry point and at regular intervals along the road. There are no toll booths, no barriers, and no manual checks along the way.
During a recent trip, we observed KSZR camera gantries on the M1, M4, M5, M43, and M85, often positioned immediately after border crossings. Officially, there is a 60-minute grace period after entering a toll road to purchase a vignette. In practice, however, we’ve seen drivers fined well within that window.
Our advice is simple: don’t rely on it. Buy your vignette before you cross the border into Hungary.
Once purchased, your licence plate is registered almost instantly in the Nemzeti Útdíjfizetési Zrt. (NÚSz) national toll database. KSZR cameras verify your registration in real time, so there’s nothing to display or carry in the vehicle.
For motorhomes, the category depends on your vehicle's registration:
Check section "J" of your vehicle registration document to confirm the correct category before purchasing your vignette.
arrow_right_alt Full Hungary Vignette Vehicle Category GuideIf you plan to drive on Czech roads, be aware that the official e-vignette is required on all motorways (marked "D" for Dálnice) and former expressways. The network connects Prague with all major cities and international border crossings; so a vignette is required to drive to the city. Without a valid e-vignette, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras will flag your vehicle as non compliant.
Major Toll Routes
| Route | Corridor | Key For |
|---|---|---|
| D1 | Brno – Ostrava Main | Main east-west route, busiest motorway |
| D5 | Plzeň – Rozvadov German border (from Nuremberg) | German border (from Nuremberg) |
| D8 | Ústí nad Labem – Petrovice German border (from Dresden) | German border (from Dresden) |
| D2 | Břeclav, the Slovak/Austrian border area | Slovak/Austrian border area |
| D11 | Prague – Hradec Králové | Northeast corridor |
Certain D-road sections—such as the D0 Prague ring and the D1 exits 182-210 near Brno—do not require a vignette. These sections are clearly marked with signs reading "BEZ POPLATKU" (without toll) or with a crossed-out vignette symbol.
At the Rozvadov and Petrovice border crossings, the initial section of motorway leading to the nearest service area is also toll-free. This gives drivers the opportunity to purchase a vignette at a kiosk if needed.
However, once you continue onto the main motorway network, a valid Czech vignette is required. If you’re unsure, it’s safer to purchase your vignette in advance to ensure you’re covered for your entire journey.
Team Observation
"During our 31 January test drive, we found the kiosk at the Schirnding–Cheb border crossing closed, with no replacement sign posted. We recommend that you buy your vignette online before crossing to avoid unnecessary fines."
The Czech authorities use automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) across the entire motorway network. Camera gantries are positioned at border crossings and throughout the motorway corridors, checking registration numbers against the national database in real time. Please be aware that there is no grace period. Enforcement begins the moment you enter a toll section. Police officers also use mobile scanning devices and perform regular checks at petrol stations and rest areas.
Foreign drivers are not exempt. Czech authorities cooperate with EU and non-EU countries to collect unpaid fines. All fines issued will follow you home.
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Vignette prices are set annually by the Czech government in Czech koruna (CZK). On our site, you can pay in euros, pounds, or your local currency. The exchange rates are updated every minute to ensure you get the most current rate possible.
Service fee of €4.95–€9.95 depending on the vignette type you choose. The eco-vehicle pricing depends on your vehicle’s eco-fuel system.
Prices checked on 18 March 2026 at edalnice.cz — the official website of the Czech State Fund for Transport Infrastructure (SFDI).
Since March 2024, the Czech Republic applies two discounted tiers for Plug-in hybrids (25% of standard rate) and CNG or biomethane vehicles (50% of standard rate).
Electric vehicles are fully exempt but must complete the free registration process. We can handle this registration process for you if needed.
Enter your vehicle’s registration number, country of registration, duration, and start date.
We submit your Czech e-vignette registration directly to the edalnice.cz system.
Your vehicle is added to the national toll database.
Activation is near-instant and you will receive an email confirmation with all the details.
All major credit cards and payment options are accepted, such as PayPal, Revolut, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and popular local payment methods.
We offer assistance with correcting errors and a fine guarantee for registration mistakes made on our part.
After your purchase, verify your registration on Czechvignette.cz.Enter your licence plate number to confirm your vignette’s status and validity dates.
Skip the queue at the border crossing or petrol station. Your Czech e-vignette is delivered instantly by email — even last-minute before your trip — and verifiable online anytime at edalnice.cz. Pay by PayPal, credit card, or bank transfer.
Border kiosks are not always a reliable alternative. During our 31 January test drive, we found the kiosk at the Schirnding–Cheb border crossing closed, with no replacement sign posted. We recommend that you buy your vignette online before crossing to avoid unnecessary fines.
Our Experience
We don’t just sell vignettes. We drive the roads ourselves.
Between December 2025 and March 2026, our founder Mattijs Wijnmalen and Prague-based photographer Ujjwal Verma drove more than 2,000 kilometres across Czech motorways, covering the D5, D6, D7, and D8 roads, among others, to see exactly how the system works in practice.
We tested the official vending machines in Prague, documented active camera enforcement at border crossings, and discovered that the sales kiosk at Schirnding–Cheb no longer exists, despite still appearing on some maps.
With more than ten years of European toll system experience and 50,000+ vignettes registered for international drivers, our guidance is based on real field research—not recycled content.
Our fine guarantee also protects you if any registration error on our part results in a penalty.
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