E-vignette Switzerland

In Switzerland, driving on toll roads without a valid vignette is not allowed. The vignette is mandatory from the moment you enter a toll road. If you do not have a valid vignette, you risk a fine.

When purchasing the vignette, the vehicle's license plate is registered. The validity of the vignette is checked at border crossings, through police inspections, and via cameras along the toll roads.

No, Swiss vignettes are not transferable between vehicles. The Swiss toll system strictly links the vignette to the vehicle at the time of purchase, ensuring it is valid exclusively for that specific vehicle.


If you sell your car or change your license plates, the vignette cannot be transferred to another vehicle or a new registration number. In these cases, you will need to purchase a new Swiss vignette for the new vehicle or updated registration.

Vehicles belonging to certain organizations may be exempt from the vignette requirement. The following vehicles fall under this exemption:

• Military Vehicles: Military license plates or civilian vehicles requisitioned by the military with an "M+" sticker.

• Emergency Services: Police, border guards, fire departments, ambulances, and civil protection vehicles with blue license plates.

• Disaster Relief: Vehicles used for disasters, fires, and accidents (only for direct aid or cross-border joint exercises).

• International Organizations: Vehicles of organizations with a seat agreement or foreign government missions.

• Specific Vehicles: Transport axles, vehicles without license plates for inspections, driving test vehicles, rigid trailers, and light tractors for heavy semi-trailers.

• Dealer Plates: Exempt on weekdays, but not on Sundays or public holidays.

• Humanitarian Exemptions: Exceptions granted by the BAZG for humanitarian reasons.