Do I need a vignette to drive on Slovenian motorways and how much is it?
Yes, a vignette is compulsory for driving on motorways and expressways in Slovenia for every vehicle up to 3,500 kg. Since 2021 it has been an electronic vignette (e-vignette) tied to the number plate - there is no windscreen sticker any more, so the widespread myth about "sticking on a vignette" is outdated. For a car (class 2A) the annual e-vignette costs €117.50, the monthly one €32 and the weekly one €16; single-track vehicles (motorcycles) pay less. You buy it at evinjeta.dars.si, at DARS sales points, at AMZS and at petrol stations. Enforcement is automatic through cameras that read plates. Anyone driving without a valid vignette commits an offence, and for a car the set fine is €300. If you pay within 8 days and buy a new vignette at the same time, the fine drops to €150. A vignette is not needed on ordinary regional and town roads, only on the motorway network, so you can avoid it by taking a longer route.
📋 The rules
- A vignette is compulsory for vehicles up to 3,500 kg on motorways and expressways; above 3,500 kg electronic tolling applies (DarsGo).
- Since 2021 the e-vignette is tied to the number plate (no sticker); the annual 2A costs €117.50, monthly €32, weekly €16.
- You buy it at evinjeta.dars.si, at DARS sales points, AMZS centres and petrol stations; it starts at once or on a chosen date.
- Enforcement is automatic via cameras that read plates; you check validity by number plate.
- Without a valid vignette the fine for a car is €300; paying within 8 days and buying a new one cuts it to €150.
🔓 Exceptions
- Vehicles over 3,500 kg do not use a vignette but electronic tolling by distance travelled (DarsGo).
- Motorcycles (class 1) pay a lower vignette than cars.
- When switching to 12-month validity, annual vignettes valid on 1 December 2025 were automatically extended by four months (a transitional quirk).
⚠️ Penalties & fines
The fine for driving without a valid vignette is €300 for a car. If the driver pays within 8 days of the payment order and buys a suitable vignette within the same period, the amount drops to €150. For more serious breaches, such as unlawfully transferring the vignette or number plate to another vehicle or forgery, the fine reaches €500. Because enforcement is automatic through cameras and DARS toll inspectors, each day of driving without a vignette can be a separate offence, meaning the fines can add up. The penalty also hits foreign drivers, since plate data is checked regardless of the country of registration. Buying a vignette after the fact does not erase the offence, so it pays to check validity before joining the motorway.
📎 Official sources
- DARS - e-vignette: prices and purchase →
- DARS - tolling and enforcement →
- PISRS - Tolling Act (ZCestn) →
❓ Frequently asked
How much is an annual car vignette?
The annual e-vignette for a car (class 2A) costs €117.50, the monthly one €32 and the weekly one €16. Motorcycles pay less, while vehicles over 3,500 kg do not use a vignette but pay electronic tolls instead.
Is there still a windscreen sticker?
No, since 2021 only the electronic vignette applies, tied to the vehicle number plate. There is no windscreen sticker any more, and validity is checked automatically by cameras that read plates.
What is the fine for driving without a vignette?
For a car the set fine is €300, which drops to €150 if you pay within eight days and buy a new vignette at the same time. For abuses such as transferring a vignette to another vehicle, the fine reaches €500.
Where do I buy an e-vignette?
You buy it at the official site evinjeta.dars.si, at DARS sales points, at AMZS centres and at many petrol stations. When buying online you set the start date yourself, and the vignette takes effect at once or on the chosen day.
Do I need a vignette for all roads?
No, a vignette is only needed for driving on motorways and expressways, not on regional and town roads. If you avoid the motorway you do not need one, though the route is usually longer and slower.
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