Is a motorcycle vignette mandatory in Austria?
Yes. Every motorcycle traveling on Austria's higher-ranking road network must have a valid fee. In 2026, drivers can choose between a modern e-vignette (digital), assigned to the license plate, or a traditional sticker.
Solution: On Winiety24.eu, you can buy a vignette without the 18-day trap – it's valid immediately!
Motorcycle vignette prices in 2026
1 day
€ 3,80
Digital only
10 days
€ 5,10
Best for holidays
2 months
€ 12,80
Two full months
Annual
€ 42,40
Valid until 31.01.2027
Prices include VAT and are current for the 2026 season.
Special toll sections (Streckenmaut)
Some Alpine routes, due to high maintenance costs for tunnels and bridges, are excluded from the vignette system. You will pay an additional fee for passing through them (at toll booths or online):
- A13 Brenner Autobahn: Passage towards Italy.
- A10 Tauern Autobahn: Tauern and Katschberg tunnels.
- S16 Arlberg Schnellstraße: Arlberg Tunnel.
- A11 Karawanken Autobahn: Direction Slovenia.
Controls and penalties for motorcyclists
Controls in Austria are inevitable and are carried out using camera systems (AVK) and mobile customs units (SKD).
- Substitute fee (Ersatzmaut): If you do not have a vignette, you will pay €65 on the spot.
- Manipulation: For attempts at fraud (e.g., covering license plates or re-pasting stickers), the penalty doubles.
- Non-payment: Refusal to accept the substitute fee results in an administrative fine from €300 to €3,000.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to buy a 1-day vignette in advance?
The 1-day vignette (digital only) is valid from the moment of purchase or for a chosen day. You can buy it "for now" via smartphone.
Where to stick the vignette on a motorcycle?
If you choose a sticker, it must be affixed to a clean, permanently mounted part of the motorcycle (e.g., fork leg or fuel tank). It must not be placed on saddlebags or top cases.
Does the e-motorcycle vignette require printing?
No. After purchasing on Winiety24.eu, the license plate number is entered into the database. In case of control, simply show the confirmation on your phone screen.