Austrian motorway vignettes

We enjoyed reading Steve Jones’ article with tips on driving in Europe (Feb. ’15, pg. 43). On the subject of needing a special vignette (sticker) to drive on Switzerland’s national highways, we would add that Austria also requires a vignette for any vehicle traveling on its motorways and highways. 

Unlike Switzerland, Austria offers vignettes for varied time periods: a 10-day pass for €8.70 (near $10), a 2-month pass for €25.30 and a 12-month pass for €84.40.

Like their Swiss counterparts, the Austrian authorities are extremely vigilant in making sure every car displays the vignette.

Vignettes can be purchased at gas stations in Austria as well as at gas stations in bordering countries. We are yearly visitors to that part of the world, and our last driving trip in Austria was in June 2014.

CHARLOTTE & LYNDEN OLSTEAD, Redwood City, CA