Driving Through Czechia? Don't Get Fined.
Your clear, simple guide to the mandatory electronic road vignette. Be prepared in minutes.
Your Journey Starts with a Digital Vignette
What to Expect
Vehicles under 3.5 tons must register with the electronic toll system to use most motorways.
Why it Matters
Roads like D1 and D56 have automated police checks. Driving without a valid vignette leads to heavy fines.
How to Prepare
Buy online before you travel or at selected points of sale. You can delay activation by up to 30 days.
The 4-Step Process to Compliance
Confirm Vehicle & Route
Ensure your vehicle is under 3.5 tons and your planned route uses designated toll roads.
Choose Purchase Method
Buy conveniently online via the official portal or in-person at designated petrol stations and Czech Post offices.
Enter Details Carefully
Provide your license plate number without spaces or hyphens and select the country of registration. This is the most critical step.
Activate & Drive
Choose an immediate or future start date (up to 30 days). Once active, you're ready to drive. You will receive an email confirmation.
Your Pre-Travel Checklist
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My vehicle is a passenger car (under 3.5 tons).
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I have my vehicle's license plate number (e.g., '1AB1234').
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I know my vehicle's country of registration.
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I have decided on the vignette start date.
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I have a valid payment method (credit/debit card).
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I will double-check my license plate for typos before paying.
Warning: Avoid These Costly Mistakes
License Plate Typos
The most common error. Confusing 'O' with '0' or 'I' with '1' will invalidate your vignette. The system is automated and unforgiving.
Wrong Country of Registration
Selecting the wrong country for your vehicle's registration is another common error that makes the vignette invalid.
Ignoring Start Date
If you buy a vignette for immediate use but don't cross the border until the next day, you are driving with an expired vignette.
Map of Key Toll Roads & Purchase Points
This map highlights the major motorways like the D1 and D56 in the Ostrava region which require a vignette. Blue icons indicate major petrol stations near border crossings where vignettes can be purchased in person.
Please note: This map is for illustrative purposes. Always refer to official signage and up-to-date road information.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can purchase vignettes valid for 10 days, 30 days, or a full year. Choose the one that best fits your travel plans.
You can edit the license plate or start date in the official system up to 15 minutes after purchase, but *only before* the vignette becomes active. After it is active, no changes can be made.
No, motorcycles are exempt from the electronic vignette requirement in the Czech Republic.
Yes, fully electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles are typically exempt, but may require prior registration in the system to claim the exemption. Check the official portal for details.
No, the system is fully electronic. Your license plate is registered in a central database. No sticker is required.
Get in Touch
E-Vignette Guide CZ
Adresa: Českobratrská 2227, 702 00 Ostrava, Czech Republic
Telefon: +420 596 113 782
Email: [email protected]
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We are a private informational service designed to help you understand the Czech e-vignette system. We do not issue vignettes, process payments, or handle fines. For official support, please refer to the state-run provider.
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