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E-Vignette Hungary – all information at a glance

The e-vignette for Hungary is revolutionizing the way travelers pay tolls on Hungarian roads. Instead of having to worry about physical vignettes and long waiting times at sales points, drivers can now easily purchase their e-vignette online. This digital solution not only provides more convenience, but also immediate validity: after purchase, the vignette is immediately active if desired and enables direct use of toll roads. You can buy the e-vignette for Hungary online from us and receive all the important information on this topic.

The most important thing in brief:

• The e-vignette for Hungary is also known as e-Matrica.
• Available with different validity periods.
• Buy now online in our shop.

What is the e-vignette for Hungary?

The Hungarian vignette, also known as e-Matrica, enables electronic control of toll fees via vehicle registration plate. When applying, umlauts in the registration plate must be replaced with the corresponding basic letters. For example, GÖ becomes the abbreviation GO for Göttingen.

It is recommended that you purchase the e-vignette online before you travel. If you accidentally drive on a toll road without a vignette, you have up to 60 minutes after entering the road to purchase a vignette. There are no additional charges during this period.

When you purchase the e-vignette, you will receive either a control slip to sign or a confirmation message when purchasing online. It is important to check the receipt for the correctness of all information, especially the vehicle registration number, nationality mark, validity period and vehicle category. Any discrepancies should be complained about immediately. The receipt also contains the name and address of the point of sale, the place and time of purchase and an individual identification number for authorization. To be on the safe side, you should keep this receipt for two years in order to have proof in the event of any subsequent complaints.

The toll for vehicles over 3.5 tons

Since January 2024, motorhomes with a permissible total weight of over 3.5 tonnes, like buses and trucks, are subject to route-dependent electronic toll collection as part of the HU-GO system. This means that purchasing a vignette is no longer necessary.

Tolls can be paid in two different ways: for occasional drivers, it is advisable to purchase a single-route ticket before the journey, which can be purchased online in our shop, for example. For more frequent journeys, however, registration in the HU-GO system is necessary. This enables the toll to be settled via a credit system that works with the help of an on-board unit (OBU). The OBU can be obtained from authorized toll managers.

Different vehicle classes

The allocation to the appropriate fee category is based on the information in the registration certificate part 1. The following fields are particularly important: field “J” (vehicle class), field “F.1” (permissible total weight) and field “S.1” (number of seats, including driver’s seat).

To be classified in category D1, the entries in field J must indicate type M1, the permissible total weight in field F.1 must not exceed 3.5 tonnes and the maximum number of persons in field S.1 must be 7. Otherwise, the category D2 vignette is required.Older motorhomes registered as special motor vehicles (class 16 or 21 in field J) can also be classified as class M1 (passenger car) and are eligible for the D1 vignette, provided the other criteria are also met.

The costs for the e-vignette in Hungary are divided into different vehicle classes, which we would like to introduce to you in more detail below:

• Class D1M: Motorcycles
• Class D1: Cars up to 3.5 t and up to 7 seats
• Class D2: Motorhomes
• Class B2: Buses
• Class U: Trailers of D2 and B2

Penalties for Violating the Vignette Requirement in Hungary

If you drive on Hungary's motorways and expressways without a valid vignette, you risk a fine due to the existing vignette requirement. For cars, motorcycles and motorhomes with a permissible total weight of less than 3.5 tonnes, the fine is currently around €50. For fines, the fine is considerably higher and amounts to around €215. If the drivers concerned fail to pay within 60 days, the fines are increased. The tolls are collected by the Hungarian Motorway Collection Agency. Numerous permanently installed cameras are used in the country to check the validity of the digital vignette.

Questions and answers about your digital toll product for Hungary

What is the e-vignette Hungary?

The e-vignette is a digital toll fee required for using motorways and expressways in Hungary. It can be purchased online from us and is therefore valid immediately.

Who needs an e-vignette?

All vehicles traveling on Hungarian motorways and expressways require an e-vignette. This includes cars, motorcycles, motorhomes and trucks over 3.5 tonnes GVW (gross permissible weight).

How do I buy an e-vignette?

The e-vignette can be purchased online in our shop and via the official website. Alternatively, it is possible to buy vignettes at kiosks or petrol stations near the motorway.

What do I need to consider when applying?

It is important that the data such as the license plate number, nationality symbol and vehicle category are entered correctly. Umlauts in the license plate number should be replaced by the corresponding letters.

What happens if I drive without a valid vignette?

How long is the e-vignette valid?

The validity of the e-vignette varies depending on the purchase. It can be purchased for different periods of time, e.g. for 10 days, 1 month or 1 year.