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E-vignette Switzerland
The toll in Switzerland is settled by the Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (Bundesamt für Zoll und Grenzsicherheit, BAZG). Since 1 August 2023, the new e-vignette has been available to car travellers in Switzerland for use on motorways and national roads. This digital addition to the traditional adhesive vignette is available at the same price. The e-vignette can be conveniently purchased online, eliminating the need for inconvenient purchases at sales points and long waits at border crossings.
Toll motorways
In Switzerland, all motorways and national roads are subject to tolls and thus require a vignette. These roads can be recognised by a green and white signage. Additional tolls are charged on the following sections:
- Great St. Bernard Tunnel
- Munt la Schera Tunnel
Regulations for vehicles
In Switzerland, cars, motorcycles, campervans, trailers, or campers with a maximum total weight of 3.5t require a valid motorway vignette.
Fines
Travelling on toll roads in Switzerland without a valid vignette can result in heavy fines.
How are tolls controlled in Switzerland?
Currently, the verification is conducted at the borders by BAG employees, while within the country, the police and relevant customs offices check licence plates.
What penalties do I face without an e-vignette?
If you drive on toll roads in Switzerland without a valid vignette, a fine of approximately 200 CHF (183 £) will be imposed, and you will subsequently be required to purchase a valid annual vignette. The repeated use of an annual vignette can also result in fines or criminal prosecution.
Can I transfer my Hungarian vignette?
No, vignettes cannot be transferred. Removing the adhesive vignette is prohibited, and once removed, it becomes invalid.
When replacing the windscreen, you will obtain a new vignette for your car by presenting the old vignette.
Proper application of an adhesive vignette
In Switzerland, close attention is paid to how the vignette is affixed to or inside your vehicle. In some cases, Swiss police may impose fines for incorrectly placed vignettes.
Here’s how to properly apply an adhesive vignette in Switzerland:
- The vignette must only be affixed to the inside of the windscreen (vignettes on the rear window or side windows are considered invalid).
- Place the vignette behind the rearview mirror or on the left side of the windscreen (avoid the tinted strip if present).
- For vehicles without a windscreen, the vignette must be affixed to a non-replaceable part, such as the tank on a motorcycle (excluding the tank cap) or the fork.
- The vignette must adhere to the windscreen without the use of additional aids (do not use adhesive strips or other materials).
- There is often an explanation on the back of the vignette regarding its application.
- Please ensure that you regularly remove your expired vignettes from previous years, as having too many vignettes on your vehicle can also result in fines due to a lack of clarity.
No more stickers! No more stops!
With the digital vignette, there’s no need to leave the motorway or apply anything to your windshield. Cameras automatically scan your license plate and verify it in the system.
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Digital annual E-Vignette
Drive worry-free all year with a convenient, digital toll solution.