Highway vignette in the Czech Republic - A valid electronic highway vignette is required for most vehicles when driving on tolled sections of Czech motorways. Tolled sections are marked by road signs, and the fee is paid according to the selected validity period of the vignette.
How to obtain an electronic highway vignette - The highway vignette can be purchased online and registered directly to the vehicle’s license plate. Simply enter the license plate number, country of registration, select the required validity period and its start date.
Types of Czech motorway vignettes
Who needs an e-vignette?
- An electronic motorway vignette is required for motor vehicles with at least four wheels and a maximum permitted weight of up to 3.5 tonnes.
- This requirement applies to most passenger cars and light commercial vehicles using motorway sections that require a valid vignette.
- Motorcycles and trailers are not subject to the requirement to obtain an electronic motorway vignette.
- Selected vehicle categories may be exempt from the requirement to pay for a motorway vignette in accordance with applicable regulations.
Where is the Czech motorway vignette required?
An electronic motorway vignette is required on most motorway and expressway sections in the Czech Republic where a valid vignette is required. These include, for example:
- D1 (Prague – Brno – Ostrava – Polish border)
- D2 (Brno – Břeclav – Slovak border)
- D5 (Prague – Plzeň – Rozvadov – German border)
- D8 (Prague – Ústí nad Labem – German border)
Sections requiring a valid motorway vignette are marked with the appropriate road signs.
What not to forget!
In addition to a valid electronic motorway vignette, we recommend checking before your journey that your vehicle is equipped with the required mandatory equipment.
In the Czech Republic, the following items should generally be part of your vehicle equipment:
- a first aid kit that complies with current requirements
- a warning triangle for marking a breakdown or obstacle on the road
- a reflective safety vest for the driver
- a spare wheel or equipment allowing a tyre puncture to be dealt with
- Recommended equipment also includes an accident report form, a fire extinguisher, reflective vests for passengers and spare bulbs.
Regular inspections take place on Czech roads, and driving without a valid motorway vignette may result in significant fines. We therefore recommend arranging everything in advance and travelling with peace of mind.
Czechia behind the wheel: good to know
- The Czech motorway vignette (e-vignette) is directly linked to the license plate and works electronically – no sticker needed.
- Checks are carried out automatically via cameras.
- We recommend keeping the payment confirmation saved in your email or phone.
Speed limits:
- 130 km/h on motorways, 110 km/h on roads for motor vehicles
- 90 km/h outside urban areas
- 50 km/h in built-up areas
In larger cities as well as smaller towns, speed cameras and section controls are often in place.
In city centres and historic parts of towns, you may encounter 30 km/h speed zones. Traffic signs always take precedence over general speed limits.
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