Austria: Truck dispatch control (Blockabfertigung) on the A12 near Kufstein – the remaining metering days for 2026
On the A12 Inntal Autobahn near Kufstein-Nord, Tyrol is continuing the controversial truck block clearance throughout the rest of 2026. Travelers heading from Germany via the A93 towards Kufstein and onward towards Innsbruck or the Brenner should be aware of the remaining metering days, as on these days tailbacks on the German side can build up to as much as 80 kilometers.
How the block clearance works
At a checkpoint on the A12 shortly after the Kufstein-Nord junction, truck traffic heading towards Innsbruck is metered from the early morning hours: only a limited number of trucks per hour may pass, while the rest must wait on the A12. This affects trucks over 7.5 tonnes, which must remain on the motorway and continue via the A13. Since often only one lane is available for the remaining traffic during the checks, long tailbacks form – with no rest facilities or sanitary facilities for the waiting truck drivers.
The remaining metering days in 2026
Of the total of 30 metering days scheduled for 2026, the following dates remain after September 28:
October 5, October 27, November 4, November 11, November 18, November 25, and December 9, 2026.
Anyone traveling southbound on one of these days should allow generous buffer time or – if possible – choose a different day of the week.
Austria toll at a glance
For cars, motorcycles and motorhomes up to 3.5 t GVW, the digital vignette requirement applies on motorways and expressways. It is a flat fee for a fixed period.
For trucks, buses and larger motorhomes over 3.5 t GVW, the distance-based toll applies instead, paid with the GO-Box. Its amount depends on factors such as the distance driven, number of axles and emission class. In addition, individual tunnels and mountain roads (e.g. Brenner, Tauern Tunnel, Karawanken Tunnel) charge a separate special toll, regardless of any other toll product.
All details on tolls in AustriaThe vignette flat rate explained
With our vignette flat rate, you save yourself the hassle of buying individually for each trip: for just 12,80 €* per month, it covers the included vignettes in 8 European countries. For each trip, simply select the appropriate vignette, and the toll fee is then already covered by your flat rate. You are not tied to any single country.
* ASFINAG toll (10-day vignette): €12.80, toll costs covered in full by DMC, flat rate (per calendar month): € 12,80, notice period 0 days
- One flat rate, 8 countries
- Travel flexibly
- Termination directly in the administration
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
Whether it's a short trip to Tyrol or transit heading south: with the right vignette for Austria you're legally on the safe side on the A12. Read more about the driving bans and the dispatch control at the Brenner in our article on the CJEU opinion on the driving bans at the Brenner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about the Kufstein dispatch control
What is the truck metering system (Blockabfertigung) on the A12 near Kufstein?
On so-called metering days, Tyrol allows only a limited number of trucks per hour to pass on the A12 Inntal motorway near Kufstein-Nord in the direction of Innsbruck. The aim is to control the truck convoys on the motorway instead of letting them pass through unchecked.
Which dosing days are still coming up in 2026?
Does the metered access also affect cars?
Do I need a vignette for the A12 in Austria?
