Toll Moldova
What is a toll (obligation)?
Most countries in Europe charge tolls. There is a so-called toll obligation. But what does that mean? For the use of many motorways and expressways as well as tunnels and bridges, so-called toll fees are charged. The amounts of money generated through tolls are invested, for example, in the road network. This ensures a smooth journey on your way to your holiday. The primary areas for investment are infrastructure, traffic management, road safety, and environmental protection measures.
Infrastructure: construction and maintenance of roads and motorways
Traffic safety and traffic management: new technologies such as intelligent traffic systems or toll gantries
Environmental protection: expansion of noise barriers or measures to reduce emissions
How is the toll collected?
Generally, the toll can be collected in various forms. These include the vignette obligation, the distance-based toll, and the special toll. In Moldova, there is only a vignette obligation and no distance-based toll or special toll.
Vignette obligation in Moldova
When traveling to Moldova, you must observe the local vignette obligation. The vignette obligation applies to all public roads in the country and to vehicles that are not registered in Moldova. The amount of the fee is made up of the validity period and the vehicle type. Unlike other European countries, motorcycles are not subject to the vignette obligation. This means you can travel through the country on your motorcycle stress-free and worry-free.
Validity period of the digital vignette
You can purchase various vignettes for your journey with a specific validity period. The validity periods range, for example, from seven days up to 180 days and beyond.
Purchasing the digital vignette
You can purchase the digital vignette (also called e-vignette) on the website of the state road administration, at petrol stations, and at branches of the Moldova Agroindbank.
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FAQ: Questions and Answers About Your Trip
Answers to the most common questions on this topic.
What is a toll (obligation)?
Most countries in Europe charge toll fees. There is a so-called toll obligation. This means that toll fees are charged for the use of many motorways and expressways as well as tunnels and bridges. The revenue is invested, for example, in the road network and thus enables smooth driving. The primary areas for investment are infrastructure, traffic management and traffic safety as well as environmental protection measures.
What toll systems are there in general?
In general, tolls can be collected in various forms. These include the vignette requirement, the distance-based toll, and the special toll.
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 subject to the vignette requirement in Moldova?
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. Only motorcycles are exempt from the vignette requirement.
Do I need to buy a vignette for a motorcycle in Moldova?
No. Unlike 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.
What validity periods are available for the digital vignette?
You can purchase vignettes with different validity periods. The validity periods include, for example, periods 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 gas stations, and at branches of Moldova Agroindbank.
