Toll roads in Slovakia? How to buy a motorway stamp in Slovakia? Fines in Slovakia? Parking in Slovakia? Motorway in Slovakia? Toll tunnels in Slovakia? Toll bridges in Slovakia? Ferries in Slovakia? We have collected the answers to all these questions for you in this article.

Road in Slovakia

The length of Slovakia’s public highway network is 43,761 km, of which 38,085 km are paved roads. The length of highways is 622 km

Toll highways in Slovakia

From January 1, 2016, the electronic highway stamp entered into force!
The vignette in the form of a paper sticker will no longer be used.

A fee (electronic highway stamp) is provided for the use of limited sections of motorways and expressways in Slovakia by motor vehicles from foreign countries.

The amount of the fee depends on the time of use of the highways, regardless of the distance traveled or the number of trips. Motorways on which it is forbidden to drive without a motorway sign are marked with the relevant ”  with payment  ” sign.

Where to buy an electronic highway stamp in Slovakia?

The electronic highway stamp can be purchased via the internet portal or via the mobile application “eznamka”.

In addition, the electronic highway stamp can be purchased at sales points marked with the “ežnámka” logo, at border crossings with 24/7 operation or at individual gas stations.

Vignette price in Slovakia

There are three types of vignettes in Slovakia — for 10 days, for 1 month and for 1 year. The cost of a 10-day motorway stamp is slightly lower than the cost of a similar motorway stamp in the Czech Republic or Slovenia, but more than in Austria.

Motorway stamp price for cars up to 3.5 tonnes and trailers for 2023:

Vehicle10 days1 month1 year
12 €17 €60 €
24 €34 €120 €

* – in addition to the 1-year vignette, a 365-day vignette has been introduced since February 1, 2020. Its price is the same as for a 1-year vignette.

For vehicles with a trailer with a total weight of over 3.5 tons, 2 highway signs are required – one for the passenger car and one for the trailer.

There are no tolls for motorcycles.

Vehicles with a total weight over 3.5 tons (without trailer) also pay tolls electronically. But they need to install on-board equipment.

Map of toll roads in Slovakia

Map of toll roads in Slovakia

All vehicles with a total weight of up to 3.5 tons (according to the vehicle’s technical license) must have a valid highway stamp for driving through sections of highways and expressways marked in orange on the map.

List of tolled sections of motorways and expressways in Slovakia

Reserved sections of highways and expressways, marked with the relevant traffic signs, can only be used after paying a vignette. These are limited sections of highways D1, D2, D3 and D4 and expressways R1, R1A, R2, R4, R6 and R7.

 Entry/exit locationThe length of the section
D1Bratislava, Vajnory – Lieut. Luka185 km
Dubná Skála – Turany17 km
Ivachnová – Bidovce186 km
D2Brodské (SK/CZ) – Bratislava, Lamač55 km
Bratislava, Jarovce – Čunovo (SK/HU)9 km
D3Hričovské Podhradie – Žilina, Brodno13 km
Čadca, Bukov – Skalité (SK/PL)21 km
D4Jarovce (SK/AT) – Bratislava, Jarovce2 km
Bratislava, Jarovce – Bratislava, Petržalka2,2 km
Bratislava, Jarovce – Bratislava, South4,3 km
Bratislava, south – Ivanka, west15,1 km
Bratislava, Rača – Bratislava, Vajnory2 km
R1Trnava – Banská Bystrica, Kremnička158 km
R1ANitra West – Nitra, Kynek2 km
R2Lovčice, Trubín – Žiar nad Hronom5 km
Chosen, West – Chosen, Central3 km
Zvolen, East – Kriváň18 km
R4Košice, South – Milhost (SK/HU)14 km
R6Púchov, South – Dolní Kočkovce1 km
R7Bratislava, Slovnaftská – Bratislava, South6 km
Bratislava, South – Holice25,2 km

Validity of the vignette in Slovakia

An electronic highway stamp is valid for a certain period of time, regardless of the distance traveled or the number of journeys.

10-day highway stamp –   entitles you to travel on highways for 10 consecutive calendar days from the date specified by the customer.

1-month highway stamp –   entitles you to travel on highways for 30 consecutive calendar days from the date specified by the customer.

1-year highway stamp –   entitles you to travel on highways from January 1 of the current calendar year (or from the date of payment by the customer in the current calendar year) until January 31 of the following calendar year. a>

365-day motorway stamp –   entitles you to drive on motorways for 365 days, starting from the date defined by the user as the start of validity when purchasing this type of motorway stamp. a>

In Slovakia, the network of toll roads is still not very extensive, and some small sections can be bypassed on free roads without losing time.

The advantage of the electronic highway stamp in Slovakia

  • there is no need to attach the highway stamp in the car  , as the highway stamp will only be presented in electronic form;
  • it is not necessary to provide proof of payment of the vignette
  • provides more comfortable conditions for purchasing vignettes   – the ability to pay for a vignette or verify its validity anytime and anywhere via the Internet;
  • eliminates the risk of buying fake vignettes   – switching from a printed form to an exclusively electronic form of a vignette;
  • will limit interruptions in the availability of vignettes in the sales network   – the electronic vignette will always be available and will never be sold out;
  • email message   – upon purchase and upon expiration.

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about the Slovak highway stamp

In what format should I enter the DRZ when paying for an electronic highway stamp?

When paying for an electronic highway stamp without spaces and dashes,  it is necessary to enter the state registration mark (DRZ).

In what format should I enter the phone number when paying for an electronic highway stamp?

The phone number must be entered in the international format: +79631234567.

What should I do if I immediately enter a toll road in Slovakia?

If you look at the map of tolled areas, you can see that some highways are tolled immediately after crossing the borders of Slovakia. These are highways   D2   (entrance from the Czech Republic on one side and from Hungary on the other) and   D4< ai=4> (entrance from Austria).

In these cases, it is recommended to purchase a vignette immediately at the first gas station or rest stop after crossing the border. From the practice of travel, the verification of vignettes after entering Slovakia is carried out only after the place where they can be purchased.

The presence of vignettes is often checked at the border when leaving Slovakia.

The tolled section of the   R4 road   (entrance from Hungary) starts immediately after crossing the border. You can, however, continue the route towards Košice on the free road  17   .

Is a separate highway stamp for trailers required in Slovakia?

If the total weight of the set (car + trailer) exceeds 3.5 tons, a separate highway stamp for trailers must be purchased.

If the total weight of the set (car + trailer) is less than 3.5 tons, then it is not necessary to buy a highway stamp.

* The maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle and the maximum permissible weight of the vehicle set are determined in accordance with the Vehicle Registration Certificate.

On which roads in Slovakia do you need a highway stamp?

Motorways on which driving without a motorway sign is prohibited are marked with the appropriate signs – “with payment”.

“with payment”

What is the fine for not having a motorway stamp in Slovakia?

A fine of 10 to 50 times the value of the vignette for 1 month (from €170 to €850) is imposed for the absence of a vignette.

Will I be informed in some way about the expiry of the electronic highway stamp?

The client is informed of the expiry of the electronic vignette three days before its expiry, if at least one of the contact details (e-mail address, phone number) was provided during the payment.

An SMS/e-mail with information about the expiry of the electronic vignette will be sent to the contact details provided when paying for the electronic vignette (e-mail address, phone number).

Parking in Slovakia

Parking in the city center is only possible in certain areas. Parking tickets are used in large cities. They must be placed in a visible place in the car and sold at newsstands or newsagents. When parking on the sidewalk, there must be a free space with a width of at least 1.5 m.

In the center of Bratislava, street parking is charged from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parking is paid with special cards. The price of such a card is €0.70 and its validity is 1 hour.

There are large garages and underground parking in the historic center of Bratislava. The price of parking in such garages is EUR 1.00 for 30 minutes.

The city has introduced a new parking management system, which uses information from parking lots and garages to show which parking lots are free and which are occupied at that time. These information boards are located on the main roads of the city. For Bratislava, the following information can be found on the website:   www.parkovanieba.sk 

Parking in prohibited places may result in the vehicle being blocked or towed. In the first case, the fine will be from €65 and in the second from €225.

Travel map of Slovakia

Travel map of Slovakia

The main traffic regulations of Slovakia

Speed ​​limits in Slovakia

Standard speed limits in Slovakia (unless otherwise stated on signs).

Cars, motorcycles and cars with a trailer (up to 3.5 t):

  • in the settlement – 50 km/h
  • outside the settlement – 90 km/h
  • on the highway in the area of ​​the residence – 90 km/h
  • on the highway – 130 km/h

Cars with a trailer (over 3.5 tonnes):

  • in the settlement – 50 km/h
  • outside the settlement – 90 km/h
  • on the highway – 90 km/h

The minimum permitted speed on the highway is 80 km/h, in populated areas 65 km/h. For non-compliance – a fine of €60.

Alcohol

The highest permissible blood alcohol level in Slovakia is   0.0‰  .

If the level of alcohol in the blood exceeds the permitted limit, the fine starts at 230 euros.

Low light

Dipped headlights in Slovakia are mandatory 24 hours a day all year round.

Fine from €20 to €50.

Use of front fog lights in the absence of fog – €30.

Transportation of children in Slovakia

Children under 12 years old and shorter than 150 cm are not allowed to ride in the front seats. They can only travel in the back seats of the car if special precautions are followed.

Fine – €60.

Seat belts

The use of seat belts    is mandatory in Slovakia   for both front and rear passengers.

The fine is €50 for each passenger not wearing a seat belt.

Making phone calls

In Slovakia, it is forbidden to use a mobile phone while driving that is not equipped with a technical device enabling hands-free calls.

Fine – €60.

Tinting in Slovakia

The degree of light transmission through the windshield should be at least 75% and through the front side windows at least 70%.

In the upper part of the windshield, a strip with a maximum width of 100 mm is allowed, the degree of light transmission of which is at least 50%.

The degree of light transmission is not regulated for the rear glass, provided that the vehicle is equipped with rear-view mirrors.

Fine – €60.

Fines in Slovakia

The fine can be paid directly to the police officer who issued the receipt.

In historic city centers, it is forbidden to park on the sidewalk, even if there is a free passage of 1.5 meters for pedestrians. Table of fines for traffic violations:

Offenses in SlovakiaFines (EUR)
Not giving pedestrians the right of way at a crosswalk when they have already started to move150 €
Creating obstacles for overtaking30 €
Sudden reduction of speed or stopping when the road situation does not require it60 €
Using humiliating gestures and obscene expressions towards other road users30 €
Throwing garbage out of the car60 €
Driving on the side of the road, except when stopping or going around obstacles150 €
Failure to comply with the requirement of road traffic rules to give a signal before rebuilding50 €
Failure to comply with the requirement of road traffic rules to give a signal before turning or turning60 €
Driving in the far left lane on a road with two or more lanes in one direction with a clear right60 €
Overtaking a vehicle where it is prohibited150 €
Passing a traffic light with a prohibition signal150 €
Unauthorized use of sound and light warning signals30 €
Creating a threat to other road users when backing up60 €
Riding a motorcycle without a helmet (especially the passenger)60 €
It is forbidden to eat, drink and smoke while driving a motorcycle (including the passenger)60 €
Violation of the rules of crossing a railway crossing150 €
Stopping and parking on the highway, with the exception of places specially designated for this60 €
Driving a vehicle that is not free of ice or snow60 €

Passenger cars must now follow at 2 second intervals. This means that the distance between them should be such that it takes 2 seconds to overcome it at the given speed.

At a speed of 90 km/h it is 50 m, at a speed of 110 km/h – 61 m and at a speed of 130 km/h – 72 meters.

Table of fines for speeding in Slovakia:

Speed ​​in Slovakia
6-9 km/year20 €
10-14 km/year40 €20 €
15-19 km/year50 €40 €
20-24 km/year90 €40 €
25-29 km/year140 €60 €
30-34 km/year200 €130 €
35-39 km/year280 €200 €
40-44 km/year360 €300 €
45-49 km/year440 €400 €
50-54 km/year540 €500 €
55-59 km/year650 €
from 60 km/ha and aboveadministrative responsibility


Useful information

Fuel prices in Slovakia

In Slovakia, unleaded gasoline (95 and 98) and diesel fuel ( Nafta ) are available   . There is no leaded gasoline.

Average prices of all types of fuel as of    16.12.2023  :

  • Natural 95 — 1,529 EUR
  • Natural 98 — 1,609 EUR
  • Oil – EUR 1,534
  • LPG – 0,700 EUR

Emergency numbers in Slovakia

  • The European emergency number is 112
  • Fire and Rescue Service – 112
  • Police – 112
  • Ambulance – 16,155
  • Emergency and emergency road assistance system – 18,124
  • Mining rescue service – 18,300 NOK

Mandatory equipment

Equipment that   must   be in the car in Slovakia:

  • FIRST AID KIT;
  • Emergency stop sign   – not mandatory for motorcycles;
  • Reflective vest   – A reflective vest is mandatory for anyone exiting their vehicle, day or night, in the event of a traffic stop or traffic accident. The vest must be placed within reach of the driver. This rule also applies to motorcyclists. The fine is EUR 150;
  • Spare wheel   – including jack and socket wrench. The absence of a spare wheel is allowed if the tires are run-flat or a tire gluing kit with a compressor.

The fine for not having any of the mandatory equipment (except a reflective vest) is €60.

Winter equipment

Winter tires

in Slovakia From November 15 to March 31, under suitable weather conditions (presence of a solid layer of snow or ice on the road), vehicles with a total weight of up to 3.5 tons must be equipped with winter tires.

Winter tires must be marked “M+S”, “MS” or “M & S” and have a minimum tread depth of 3 mm. All wheels must be equipped with winter tires.

For vehicles with a total weight of over 3.5 tons, winter tires are always mandatory during this period, regardless of the presence of snow or ice on the roads. The drive axle must be equipped with winter tires.

Studded tires

The use of studded tires   is prohibited in Slovakia  .

Anti-slip chains

Snow chains in Slovakia can only be used where there is enough snow to not damage the road surface.

Recommended equipment and other regulations in Slovakia

It is recommended to have a set of spare lights, spare fuses (one of each type) and a tow rope in the car.

Liquefied gas vehicles must be equipped with the appropriate “LPG” marking.

It is not recommended to place the navigation device in the middle of the windshield, so as not to obstruct the driver’s view.

The use of radar detectors   is prohibited  . The fine is €150.

It is forbidden to transport it even when it is turned off. In case of detection – a fine of €100.

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