Even though the revenue from the sale of electronic motorway vignettes to Czech drivers fell very slightly year-on-year, it still accounts for one-tenth of the total sales. The Czech Republic has for a long time held the first place in the sales of Slovak motorway vignettes to vehicles registered in foreign countries. The second place is held by drivers from Poland (almost 5% share of sales) and the third by German drivers with a 4.5% share.
“The transit drivers from neighbouring countries most often purchase the 10-day motorway vignette. In 2024, we have sold 112 thousand pieces of 10-day vignettes to drivers with vehicles registered in foreign countries. The new type of motorway vignette popular among drivers from abroad is the 1-day vignette that was introduced in August last year and has already been purchased by 94 thousand drivers from foreign countries.” said Mr. Peter Braška, the Charging and IT Section Director of NDS.
The drivers from other foreign countries who bought the Slovak motorway vignette in 2024 included the drivers from Hungary (2.5%), Romania (1.9%), Ukraine (0.6%) and other countries (3.8%).
Electronic motorway vignettes are purchased by drivers who intend to use the charged sections of motorways and expressways in Slovakia. It is recommended to buy the vignette before using any of the charged sections to avoid the risk of receiving an unnecessary fine. In particular, the drivers who last year bought the so-called 1-year vignette with validity until 31 January 2025 should not forget to get a new motorway vignette, if they plan to use the charged sections of Slovak motorways and expressways after 1 February 2025. As the 1-year vignette is no longer offered by NDS, the 365-day vignette is the closest available alternative.
