Czech Republic
E-Vignette Registration
Dálniční Známka — Czech Motorway E-Vignette
Register your Czech dálniční známka online in minutes. Choose 10-day, 30-day or 12-month validity. No sticker — electronic registration in the official SFDI database.
3 Validity Options
10 days · 30 days · 12 months
From ~€9
Official gov fee ~€12.60
Legally Registered
SFDI national database
EVs & Motorcycles Free
Fully exempt — no fee required
Under 3 Minutes
Fast, fully paperless process
Your Data Protected
Encrypted & GDPR compliant
Driving Rules — Czech Republic
Key traffic laws every foreign driver must know before entering Czech Republic.
Speed Limits
130 / 90 / 50 km/h
Motorway · Open road · Built-up area
Alcohol Limit
0.0‰ — Zero tolerance
Any detectable alcohol level — criminal offence
Headlights
Year-round, day & night
Dipped headlights or DRL mandatory at all times
Winter Tyres
Nov 1 – Mar 31
Required when roads have snow, ice or temp < 4°C
Mandatory Kit
Triangle · Vest · First aid
Also: spare bulbs, jack, wheel spanner, spare fuses
Mobile Phone
Hand-held banned
Fine up to CZK 10,000 (~€400) + 4 penalty points
About the Czech Dálniční Známka
The Czech motorway e-vignette (dálniční známka) is mandatory for all passenger vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes using motorways (dálnice, prefix D) and some expressways in the Czech Republic. Since 2021, the Czech vignette has been exclusively electronic — no physical sticker is issued.
Unlike Switzerland's single annual option, the Czech system offers three validity periods: 10 days, 30 days, or 12 months. Prices start from €25 (CZK 300) for a 10-day pass, making it an affordable option for short transits or holiday trips.
Your vignette is registered in the SFDI (Road Directorate) national database and linked to your license plate. Automated cameras across Czech motorways verify your plate against the database — no physical document to carry or show.
Vehicles Exempt from the Czech Vignette
- Fully electric vehicles (BEV) — completely free
- Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles — exempt
- Motorcycles and mopeds — no vignette required
- Emergency vehicles (police, ambulance, fire)
- Military vehicles on official duty
- Diplomatic vehicles with CD plates
Key Czech Motorway (Dálnice) Corridors
All D-roads listed above require a valid e-vignette for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes (except EVs and motorcycles).
How to Register — 5 Steps
Enter Vehicle Details
License plate number, country of registration (supports 30+ European countries), and vehicle type. Passenger cars and vans up to 3.5t are eligible.
Select Validity Period
Choose 10 days, 30 days, or 12 months. You can set any future start date — register in advance before your trip to Czech Republic.
Provide Your Details
Name, email address, and phone (optional). You'll receive a confirmation email immediately after your e-vignette is registered.
Optional: Add Insurance
Protect your journey with travel insurance. Medical, luggage, cancellation and vehicle cover available as an add-on during checkout.
Review & Confirm
Review all details in the order summary. Submit to register your e-vignette in the SFDI Czech national motorway database immediately.
Which Vehicles Need the Czech Vignette?
The Czech dálniční známka requirement depends on vehicle type. Here is a complete overview of what needs a vignette and what is exempt.
Passenger Cars & Vans
Up to 3.5 tonnes GVW
All private cars, minivans, SUVs, and campervans with a gross vehicle weight up to 3,500 kg require the Czech e-vignette when using motorways (D-roads) and designated expressways.
Electric Vehicles (BEV)
Zero-emission — no fee
Fully electric vehicles (BEV) and hydrogen vehicles are completely exempt from the Czech e-vignette requirement. No registration, no fee, no action needed. Hybrid vehicles (PHEV/HEV) are not exempt and must purchase a vignette.
Motorcycles
All engine sizes — free
Motorcycles and mopeds are exempt from the Czech e-vignette. Unlike Switzerland, Czech law does not require a vignette for two-wheeled vehicles. Motorcycles may use Czech motorways without any vignette.
Trailers & Caravans
Towed by vignette-required vehicle
Trailers and caravans towed by a passenger car do not require their own separate vignette in the Czech Republic. The towing vehicle's vignette covers the trailer. Register only the towing vehicle.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Over 3.5 tonnes GVW
Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes do not use the e-vignette system. Instead, they are subject to the Czech electronic toll system (mýtný systém) — a distance-based fee charged per kilometre using an on-board unit.
Czech electronic toll is managed by the Czech Road Directorate (SFDI). On-board units (OBU) are required.
Official Czech toll information (mytocz.eu)Fines & Penalties
Driving on Czech motorways without a valid e-vignette can result in a fine of up to CZK 20,000 (~€800). Enforcement is entirely electronic — cameras and mobile scanners read your plate and check it against the SFDI database in real time.
Which Roads Require the Vignette?
The Czech e-vignette is required on motorways (dálnice) prefixed with D and selected expressways (silnice pro motorová vozidla). These are the high-speed roads connecting Czech cities and border crossings.
Standard national roads, regional routes, city streets, and most dual-carriageways do not require a vignette. You can navigate through Czech towns and use regional roads freely.
Requires Vignette
- All D-roads (motorways / dálnice)
- Selected expressways (silnice pro mot. vozidla)
- Bypass sections on the national motorway network
- Border approach roads on motorway network
No Vignette Needed
- City streets and urban roads
- National roads (silnice I. třídy)
- Regional and local roads
- Most dual-carriageways not on motorway network
D1 Motorway — busiest road in Czech Republic
The D1 motorway between Prague and Brno is the most heavily used road in the country. Regular camera checks monitor all vehicles. A valid e-vignette is required for the entire D1 length.
Key Border Crossings
Czech Republic shares borders with Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Poland. Most major crossing points connect directly to Czech D-roads, meaning the vignette is required immediately after entry onto a motorway.
Germany Rozvadov
D5 Western crossing — Bavaria Most used
Germany Hora Sv. Šebestiána
D8 Northern route via Dresden
Austria Hatě / Mikulov
D2 Southern crossing
Slovakia Lanžhot
D2 Bratislava–Brno corridor Popular
Poland Mosty u Jablůnkova
D48 Moravian-Silesian route
Register your e-vignette before crossing into Czech Republic. You may also register in advance with a future start date for complete peace of mind.
Czech Republic Motorway Map
The e-vignette is required on all D-roads (dálnice) across the Czech Republic.
Interactive Map
Toll Road Network
© OpenStreetMap contributors · © CARTO
Vignette Register is an independent registration service, not affiliated with SFDI. Government fees are set by Czech law. 10-day: CZK 300 (~€12.60) · 30-day: CZK 500 (~€19.50) · 12-month: CZK 2,600 (~€101).
Czech E-Vignette — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Czech dálniční známka.
For a standard petrol or diesel car (up to 3.5 t) the official 2026 prices are: 1 day 230 CZK (~€9), 10 days 300 CZK (~€12), 30 days 480 CZK (~€19), and 1 year 2,570 CZK (~€103). Prices are set in Czech koruna (CZK) by the SFDI; the euro amounts are approximate.
Four validity periods are available: 1 day, 10 days, 30 days and 1 year (365 days). The 10-day vignette (300 CZK) is the most popular choice for tourists and transit drivers; the 1-day option (230 CZK) suits a quick single crossing.
The Czech Republic prices vignettes by powertrain. Fully electric (BEV) and hydrogen cars are exempt — 0 CZK — but the plate must still be registered and the exemption applied for. CNG, LNG and biomethane cars get a 50% discount (e.g. 1 year 1,280 CZK; LPG does not qualify). Plug-in hybrids with CO₂ emissions ≤ 50 g/km pay a reduced rate (1 year 640 CZK). Standard petrol/diesel cars pay the full rate (1 year 2,570 CZK).
Yes — fully electric (BEV) and hydrogen vehicles pay 0 CZK. However, the exemption is not automatic for foreign cars: you must register the licence plate in the official system and apply for the exemption before driving. If the plate is not registered, you can still be fined as if you had no vignette. Ordinary hybrids (HEV) without a plug get NO discount; only plug-in hybrids (PHEV) under 50 g/km CO₂ qualify for the reduced rate.
Go to the official portal edalnice.cz and choose the exempt / 0 CZK vehicle registration (not a paid vignette). Enter your licence plate and country of registration, then upload proof that the car is fully electric or hydrogen — normally the vehicle registration certificate (Part II) showing the fuel/energy type. Once approved, the plate is recorded as exempt in the SFDI system and you can use the motorways for free. Czech-registered electric cars are recognised automatically from the national vehicle register, so no application is needed. Do this BEFORE you drive — an unregistered electric car is treated the same as driving without a vignette.
No. Only motorways (dálnice, marked D) and some expressways require a vignette. Regular roads, city streets and most dual-carriageways are free. You do NOT need a vignette to drive within Prague on city roads, but the D0 Prague ring road and the motorways leading out of the city (D1, D5, D8, D10, D11) do require one.
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Czech E-Vignette — from €25
10-day · 30-day · 12-month validity · Registered in SFDI immediately