The toll sticker has been compulsory on Austria's motorways and expressways since 1997. All cars, motorbikes and camper vans up to 3.5 mpw (maximum permissible weight) must properly display a toll sticker or have purchased online in time a digital vignette when they drive onto a motorway or expressway.

Yes, you can and should buy the Austrian digital vignette online via the official ASFINAG webshop or app. In 2026, this is the most convenient way to pay the mandatory toll for motorways and expressways. One critical "consumer protection" rule for 2026: if you buy a digital annual or 2-month vignette as a private consumer, it is only valid starting from the 18th day after purchase due to European "right of withdrawal" laws. However, if you need immediate validity, you can buy the 1-day or 10-day digital vignettes, which can be used right away. For those who prefer physical stickers, the "fire-red" 2026 adhesive vignette is available at gas stations and tobacconists, though 2026 is expected to be the final year for the physical sticker before the system goes fully digital in 2027.