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In 2025, the system of toll roads in the Czech Republic underwent significant changes that affected both the cost of tickets and the procedure for their acquisition. We will consider in detail all aspects of the use of toll roads in the Czech Republic, current innovations and how buy a vignette Czech Republic.
The cost of Czech exemptions in 2025
From January 1, 2025, new prices for vignettes were introduced in the Czech Republic:
- Annual vignette: 2440 kroner
- Thirty-day vignette: 460 kroner
- Ten-day vignette: 290 kroner
- One-day vignette: 210 kroner
It is important to note that electric cars and hybrid cars with CO2 emissions of less than 50 g/km are still exempt from payment.
Penalty system
The system of fines for the absence of a valid vignette has become stricter:
- Absence of a valid vignette: fine from 5000 to 20000 kroner
- Using a fake vignette: a fine of up to 100000 kroner
- Transferring a vignette to a second vehicle: a fine of 5000 kroner
When paying the fine on the spot, a 50% discount is provided, but only in case of immediate recognition of the violation.
Innovations in the control system
In 2025, the Czech Republic fully switched to an automated control system using cameras capable of reading license plates in real time. More than 200 new checkpoints have been established across the country.
Expert Opinions
Petr Novotny, head of the Czech Association of Truck Carriers: "Increasing the cost of exemptions was an expected step, given the growing costs of road infrastructure maintenance. However, we are concerned about the sharp increase in fines, which can negatively affect small businesses."
Dr. Martyna Svobodova, expert on transport policy of Charles University: "The new system of automated control has significantly increased the effectiveness of identifying violators. According to our estimates, this will lead to an increase in the collection of payments by 35-40% during the first year."
Yan Prokhazka, representative of the Ministry of Transport: "Additional funds from the increase in the cost of vignettes will be directed to the modernization of the road network. In 2025, the reconstruction of more than 300 km of highways is planned.
Driver Reviews
Tomasz K., truck driver: "I have been working on international transportation for 15 years. The new electronic system is certainly more convenient than the old stickers - you don't need to stick anything on the glass, everything is automatic. But the increase in prices is a noticeable hit in the pocket, especially for small transport companies."
Maria V., private entrepreneur: "I regularly travel between Prague and Brno on business. Despite the price increase, the annual vignette remains a profitable option for me. The new mobile application for purchasing tickets works perfectly, you can renew in just a couple of minutes."
Pavel Sh., a tourist from Slovakia: "Last month I traveled around the Czech Republic by car. I bought a ten-day vignette online - everything is simple and understandable. The only thing that was a little surprising was the high fines for violations. It is necessary to be very careful with the validity period of the vignette."
How to buy a vignette
In 2025, the following methods of purchasing Czech vignettes are available:
- Through the official website electronic-vignette.cz (version available in Russian and Ukrainian languages)
- At sales points at gas stations and post offices
- Through self-service terminals at the borders of the country
Development plans for the future
The Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic announced plans for the further development of the toll road system:
- Introduction of dynamic pricing depending on road congestion
- Expansion of the network of toll roads to some regional highways
- Integration with payment systems of other EU countries
Despite the increase in the cost of tolls, the system of toll roads in the Czech Republic remains one of the most modern and convenient in Europe. Automation of processes and improvement of infrastructure contribute to the improvement of the quality of the road network, which ultimately has a positive effect on the comfort and safety of all road users.
