Vehicle Classes Slovakia
Depending on the vehicle class, your vehicle is subject to mandatory vignette use or payment of a distance-based toll. You can conveniently and easily order the digital vignette from us from the comfort of your own home! First, however, we would like to show you which vehicle classes require a vignette.
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In Slovakia, vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight require a (digital) vignette. A distance-based toll must be paid if your vehicle exceeds 3.5 t gross vehicle weight. However, there are also exceptions. The following vehicle types will help you decide whether you need a vignette or whether the distance-based toll applies to you:
Motorcycles
Motorcycles are not subject to the vignette requirement.
Cars
Your car (vehicle class M1) is subject to the vignette requirement regardless of weight. Even at over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight, no distance-based toll applies.
Combinations (vehicle + trailer)
Combinations with a total weight up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight only require a vignette. Combinations with a total weight over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight require two vignettes (one vignette for the vehicle and one for the trailer)
Motorhomes
Motorhomes registered as cars (class M1) require a vignette regardless of their weight. This means that even motorhomes with a total weight exceeding 3.5 t gross vehicle weight only need a vignette and are not required to pay the distance-based toll. However, if a motorhome over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight is registered as a truck (N2/N3), the distance-based toll applies. The vehicle class is stated in your vehicle registration document (field J).
Trucks
The same applies to trucks: above 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, the distance-based toll must be paid. The distance-based toll is collected electronically using a transmitter device (known as an on-board unit). It applies on motorways, expressways and a few selected sections of so-called first- and second-class roads. On 1 January 2027, Slovakia will switch to a new system for the distance-based toll: anyone currently using an on-board unit from the operator SkyToll will need to re-register their vehicle (with the national provider CzechToll from 1 December 2026) and will receive a new on-board unit. Rates and the tolled road network will remain unchanged. For trucks under 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, the vignette requirement applies.
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With us, you get the all-inclusive package for your digital vignette in Slovakia. You register your digital vignette directly online via our secure connection. All of this can be done conveniently from home. After successful and secure payment, which you can make using common payment methods such as PayPal or credit card, we register the vignette to your license plate. We are convinced that travelling should be as simple as possible nowadays.
Do you still have questions about vehicle classes?
We deal with tolls in Slovakia every day and keep an eye on any potential changes in legislation. Especially when planning a holiday trip, questions may arise that have not been answered on this page. If this is the case, please feel free to contact us and we will take the time to address your concerns. This will ensure your trip to Slovakia is a success.
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
We wish you a pleasant trip to Slovakia and lots of enjoyment exploring this diverse country. You can find more information on tolls in Slovakia in our guide. Feel free to also use our route planner to optimally plan your trip and have suitable toll products displayed. If you have any questions, we are available to help you at any time via email.
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