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Vignette Slovakia, toll roads in Slovakia, how to buy a vignette in Slovakia, Fine in Slovakia

An electronic stamp is mandatory for vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tons on motorways and expressways.
Vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tons pay an electronic fee (including roads 1-3 classes), motorcycles are not allowed to pass on the motorway
A vignette is bought before leaving the track, inspection passes through a toll gate.

Road stamps are sold electronically with a validity period of 10 days, 30 days and 1 year.

Car Map of Slovakia

Price list of Slovak car vignettes

	Vehicles up to 3.5 t	Trailers over 3.5 t	Vehicles over 3.5t
10 days	10.00 euros	10.00 euros	customs duty
Monthly	14.00 euros	14.00 euros	customs duty
Annual	50 euro	50 euro	customs duty

The fee for trailers of categories O1 and O2 is paid only if the total weight of the vehicle exceeds 3.5 tons.

The annual stamp for the year 2022 is valid from January 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023. It is also possible to purchase an annual motorway stamp for 365 days, valid from the selected date for 365 days. The price is the same, i.e. 50 euros

The monthly fare is valid for 30 days from the date shown. The ten-day period is valid for 10 days from the specified date.

Official points of sale

The stamp of the Slovak motorway can be purchased at self-service machines at the former border crossings, at gas stations, post offices or individual car repair shops. Points of sale are marked with the eznamka logo. You can find the official list of points of sale on the website www.eznamka.sk .

Sale of car brands via the Internet

The easiest way to get a motorway stamp online is at eznamka.sk because it is through a mobile application. The eznamka mobile application is free for iOS and Android operating systems .

Detailed online shopping instructions are available on the National Automobile Society website .

Where to stick a road sign

The mark of the Slovak motorway does not need to be glued anywhere. When purchasing, you select a stamp according to the required validity period, enter the vehicle registration number and the country in which the vehicle is registered. When paying online, you must enter the e-mail to which you will receive a confirmation of payment. The vehicle is registered in such a way that the camera system recognizes it as it passes.

Vignette Expiration Information

If you have purchased a motorway token through the eznamka.sk website via a mobile app, you will automatically receive a motorway token expiration message 3 days before it expires. If you purchase a stamp on the motorway in one of the outlets, you must provide your contact e-mail or phone number when paying.

Penalty for the highway brand

The fine for driving without a motorway toll is 100 euros. If the fine is paid within fifteen days, the amount is reduced to 150 euros. The driver can be fined once a month for this offence. In case of other offenses on a car without a toll, a fine of up to 500 euros can be imposed

Motorway stamp exemption in Slovakia

If you have a ZTP card, you can apply for a toll waiver. The application procedure and application form can be found on the website www.eznamka.sk.

Confirmation of payment is desirable with you

When purchasing, enter the registration number of the car and the country where the car is registered. After payment, a confirmation of payment for the motorway is issued. According to the law, this document should not be mandatory for a roadside check. However, when checking, it is better to have a proof of payment with you.

Toll sections of roads and motorways in Slovakia

D1: Bratislava, Vainory – Lit. Lucka (185 km)
D1: Dubna Skala – Turany (17 km)
D1: Ivachnova – Bidovce (186 km))
D2: Brodskoe (SK/CZ) – Bratislava, Lomac (55 km)
D2: Bratislava, Pecnia – Chunovo (SK / HU) (15 km)
D3: Grichevskoe Podhrade – Zilina, Brodno (13 km)
D3: Chadca, Bukov – Skalite (SK / PL) (21 km)
D4: Jarowiec (SK / AT) – Bratislava, Jarowiec (2 km)
D4: Bratislava, Jarowce – Bratislava, Petržalko (2.2 km)
D4: Bratislava, Jarovce – Bratislava, South (4.3 km)
D4: Bratislava, South – Ivanka, West (15.1 km)
D4: Bratislava, Racha – Bratislava, Vainory (2 km)
R1: Trnovo – Ban. Bystritsa, Kremnitskaya (158 km)
R1A: Nitra, West – Nitra, Kinek (2 km)
R2: Lovcice, Trubin-Giard nad Gronom (3.1 miles)
R2: Zvolen, West – Zvolen, Center (3 km)
R2: Zvolen, East – Krivan (18 km)
R4: Kosice, south – Milgos (SK / HU) (14 km)
R6: Puchov, south – Dolne Kochkovce (1 km)
R7: Bratislava, Slovneft – Bratislava, South (6 km)
R7: Bratislava Juh – Holice (25.2 km)

Map of motorways and toll roads in Slovakia

You can find the current map of toll sections on the website of the National Automobile Society .

Cars and motorcycles

City: 50 km / h
Outside the city: 90 km / h
Route: 130 km / h

Caravans and motorhomes

City: 50 km / h
Outside the city: 80 km / h
Route: 90 km / h

Driving fines in Slovakia

Travel to the red or STOP sign – 150 €
Driving without navigation lights on – 20 €
Driving without wearing seat belts – 60 €
Driving without valid documents – 30 €
Overtaking obstacle – 60 €
Entrance to the entry ban – 60 €
Braking – 60 €
Endangering pedestrians at the crossing – 60 €
Driving call (without handsfree) – 60 €
Driving under the influence of alcohol – administrative proceedings

Fines for speeding in Slovakia

In Slovakia, the system of fines is somewhat easier than in Western countries, but in recent years their application has been intensified. This is mainly due to the more frequent presence of patrol officers on the roads.

In one day, police officers can, for example, take measurements and inspections five times. For example, if a driver commits three serious offenses in a year, his driver’s license may be revoked.

Speeding in the city

up to 6 km / h: deal

6-10 km / h: 20.00 euros
10-15 km / h: 40 euros
15-19 km / h: 50 euros
19-25 km / h: 80 euros
25-30 km / h: 140 euros
30-35 km / h: 200 euros
35-40 km / h: 280 euros
40-45 km / h: 360 euros
45-50 km / h: 440 euros
50-55 km / h: 540 euros
55-60 km / h: 650 euros
over 60 km/h: administrative proceedings

Exceeding the speed limit outside the city

up to 6 km / h: deal
6-15 km / h: 20.00 euros
15-25 km / h: 40 euros
25-29 km / h: 50 euros
29-35 km / h: 100 euros
35-40 km / h: 200 euros
40-45 km / h: 300 euros
45-50 km / h: 400 euros
50-55 km / h: 500 euros
55-60 km / h: 650 euros
over 60 km/h: administrative proceedings

In Slovakia it is forbidden to use a radar detector and be careful, navigation should not be located in the middle of the windshield.

Mandatory vehicle equipment in Slovakia

Required equipment must include:

reflective vest
warning triangle
first aid kit
fire extinguisher (mandatory for vehicles over 3.5 tons, only recommended for others)

Tires

Passenger cars must be equipped with winter tires if there is a continuous layer of snow or ice on the road.

From November 15 to March 31, trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons must be equipped with winter tires with a minimum tread depth of 3 mm.

Snow chains are permitted provided that the road is covered with a solid layer of snow or ice. Studded tires are prohibited.

Seat belts and helmets

The use of seat belts is mandatory in all seats in Slovakia, if the seats are equipped with them.

The rider and front passenger of a motorcycle over 50 cc must wear a crash helmet.

Children in the car

Children must be transported in an appropriate child support (seat or seat cushion) up to a height of 150 cm or 36 kg.

Children under 12 years old (and less than 150 cm) must not be transported in the front seats of a car.

Alcohol while driving

Slovakia has zero tolerance for blood alcohol while driving. Driving with a blood alcohol content of over 0.1% is considered a criminal offense. Further – judicial proceedings and the possibility of imprisonment for up to 1 year.

If the driver refuses to take an alcohol test, he faces a fine of 332 euros to 1328 euros and deprivation of the right to drive a car for up to 5 years.

Daytime Running Lights

In Slovakia, there is an obligation to turn on the dipped beam or daytime running lights. Fog lights are only permitted when visibility is poor in fog, rain or snow.