Tolls in Moldova
What is a toll (requirement)?
Most countries in Europe charge toll fees. There is a so-called toll requirement. But what does that mean? For using many motorways and expressways as well as tunnels and bridges, so-called toll fees are charged. The money collected through tolls is, for example, invested in the road network. This enables you to have a smooth journey on your way to your holiday. The primary areas of investment are infrastructure, traffic management and road safety, as well as environmental protection measures.
- Infrastructure: construction and maintenance of roads and motorways
- Road safety and traffic management: new technologies such as intelligent traffic systems or toll bridges
- Environmental protection: expansion of noise barriers or measures to reduce exhaust emissions
How are tolls collected?
In general, tolls can be collected in different ways. These include the vignette requirement, the distance-based toll and special tolls. In Moldova, there is only a vignette requirement and no distance-based toll or special tolls.
Vignette requirement in Moldova
If you travel to Moldova, you must comply with the local vignette requirement. The vignette requirement applies on all public roads in the country and to vehicles that are not registered in Moldova. The amount of the fee depends on the validity period and the vehicle type. Unlike in other European countries, motorcycles are not subject to the vignette requirement. This means you can travel through the country stress-free and carefree on your motorcycle.
Validity period of the digital vignette
For your trip, you can purchase different vignettes with a specific validity period. The validity periods include, for example, time frames from seven days up to 180 days and beyond.
Purchasing the digital vignette
You can purchase the digital vignette (also called an e-vignette) on the website of the state road administration, at petrol stations and in branches of Moldova Agroindbank.
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FAQ: Questions and answers about your trip
What is a toll (requirement)?
Most countries in Europe charge toll fees. There is a so-called toll requirement. This means that toll fees are charged for using many motorways and expressways as well as tunnels and bridges. The revenue is, for example, invested in the road network and thus enables a smooth journey. The primary areas of investment are infrastructure, traffic management and road safety, as well as environmental protection measures.
Which toll systems generally exist?
In general, tolls can be collected in different ways. These include the vignette requirement, the distance-based toll and special tolls.
Which toll applies in Moldova?
In Moldova, there is only a vignette requirement. There is no distance-based toll or special toll in Moldova.
Who is the vignette requirement in Moldova for?
The vignette requirement applies on all public roads in the country and to vehicles that are not registered in Moldova. The amount of the fee depends on the validity period and the vehicle type.
Do I need to buy a vignette in Moldova if I travel by motorcycle?
No. Unlike in many other countries, motorcycles in Moldova are not subject to the vignette requirement. You can therefore travel through the country by motorcycle without a vignette.
Which validity periods are available for the digital vignette?
You can purchase vignettes with different durations. The validity periods include, for example, time frames from seven days up to 180 days and beyond.
Where can I buy the digital vignette for Moldova?
You can purchase the digital vignette (also called an e-vignette) on the website of the state road administration, at petrol stations and in branches of Moldova Agroindbank.
