Penalties and Consequences Bulgaria

In addition to the vignette requirement, there is also a distance-based toll in Bulgaria. The distance-based toll applies to vehicles with a total weight over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight (except class M1 motorhomes according to the vehicle registration document). Before your trip, find out which vehicle class your vehicle belongs to, in order to know whether you need a vignette or whether you must pay the toll via a distance-based toll.

Penalty for not having a vignette

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Anyone who uses the national roads or motorways in Bulgaria without a valid (digital) vignette must pay a penalty of €153.39. For vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, a compensation fee of €46.50 is also possible instead of the penalty. You pay this either directly during the check or within 14 days after receiving the notice. Costs you definitely want to avoid!

Would you like to travel to Bulgaria but forgot to purchase a vignette? Then quickly get one from us, easily from home and registered digitally to your car. Because: without a vignette, you risk fines.

The special feature of the Danube crossings

Regardless of the vignette or the distance-based toll, toll fees are charged for the Vidin-Calafat Danube Bridge as well as the Ruse-Giurgiu Bridge (direction of travel to Romania). These bridges are considered special toll routes, meaning every vehicle owner who wants to use them must pay a fee. We therefore point out that additional fees will apply for the use of certain routes such as these Danube bridges, and the vignette does not entitle you to free use of the Danube crossing.

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant trip

We wish you a pleasant trip to Bulgaria and lots of enjoyment while exploring this versatile country. You can find more information on the toll in Bulgaria in our guide. Feel free to also use our route planner to optimally plan your trip and see the suitable toll products displayed. If you have any questions, we are available to you at any time via email.