State-of-the-art technology developed and produced in the „innovation country“ Austria contributes vitally to the gradual implementation of electromobility in domestic, European, and international transport systems, it strengthens the business location, creates new jobs, and helps to reduce, by the growing use of renewable energies, as well as an increased energy efficiency, emissions generated in transport, and thus to protect climate and environment.
The toll sticker (vignette) for 2013 is raspberry in colour. The new sticker is valid from 1 December 2012 and it is obtainable from 6000 sales outlets inside and outside the country. The correct fixing instructions are given on the back of the toll sticker. Further informations are available with this link: Toll sticker 2012.
The prices increased a little compared to the last year:
| type of vehicles | period of one year | period of 2 months | period of 10 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| motorbikes | 32,10 Euro | 12,10 Euro | 4,80 Euro |
| cars up to 3,5 tons | 80,60 Euro | 24,20 Euro | 8,30 Euro |
The Commission decision 2009/750/EC on the “definition of the European electronic toll service and its elements” that has regard to the European Union (EU) directive 2004/52/EC on the “interoperability of electronic toll systems in the Community” and went into force 8 October 2009 is based on the goal that in future vehicles using toll roads within the EU territory will need only one single On-Board-Unit and one single contract for toll payment.