Traffic rules and compulsory equipment
Per country in one place: what has to go into the car and what rules apply on the way.
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On holiday you don’t want to worry about rules, but you don’t want a surprise at the border or by the roadside either. That’s why we have looked it all up for you, country by country, always with a source.
Compiled and checked by Arjan (Zuidlaren) · Sources are in the text · updated 20 October 2026 · About this page
Tolls and vignettes for every country in one table
Click on a country for the most important rules: light, alcohol, winter tyres, child seats and mandatory equipment. All according to ANWB (read on 14 October 2026). If you travel through several countries, the rules of each transit country apply on the way. Go to the printable packing list.
SloveniaRequired in the car: warning triangle (two if you tow a trailer or caravan over 750 kg) and high-visibility vest.
In Slovenia, you must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day too. The alcohol limit is 0.5, but 0 for drivers under 21 or who have held a licence for less than years. From 15 November to 15 March, and outside it in winter weather, winter tyres or snow chains are mandatory. Required in the car: warning triangle (two if you tow a trailer or caravan over 750 kg) and high-visibility vest. Children under 140 cm need a suitable child seat or a booster seat.
Toll and vignette: E-vignette mandatory (week €16).
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Slovenia
CroatiaRequired in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit, spare lamps (not for xenon or LED) and a spare wheel or tyre repair kit.
From 1 November to 31 March you must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights in Croatia during the day too; the rest of the year only in poor visibility. The alcohol limit is 0.5, but 0 for drivers under 24. On many main roads, winter tyres or snow chains are mandatory from 15 November to 15 April. Required in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit, spare bulbs (not for xenon or LED) and a spare wheel or tyre repair kit. Children under 150 cm must travel in a suitable child seat.
Toll and vignette: No vignettes; toll per route on the motorway.
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Croatia
HungaryRequired in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest and first-aid kit.
In Hungary, there is an absolute ban on alcohol: so do not drink anything if you drive. Exceptionally, you must also turn on dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day. Winter tyres are not mandatory, but are recommended. Required in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest and first-aid kit. Children under 150 cm must travel in an approved child seat.
Toll and vignette: E-vignette required (10 days 6,900 Ft).
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Hungary
Czech RepublicRequired in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and a spare wheel or tyre repair kit.
In the Czech Republic, there is an absolute ban on alcohol, even for cyclists. You must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day too. From 1 November to 31 March winter tyres are mandatory in snow, ice or corresponding danger. Required in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and a spare wheel or tyre repair kit. Children under 150 cm must travel in a suitable child seat.
Toll and vignette: E-vignette required (10 days 300 Kč).
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Czech Republic
PolandRequired in the car: warning triangles, high-visibility vests and fire extinguishers.
In Poland, the alcohol limit is 0.2: so don’t drink anything when you drive. You must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights all year round. Winter tyres are not mandatory, but are recommended. Required in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest and fire extinguisher. Children under 150 cm must travel in a suitable child seat.
Toll and vignette: No vignettes; toll on parts of A1, A2 and A4.
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Poland
SlovakiaRequired in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and a spare wheel or tyre repair kit.
In Slovakia, there is an absolute ban on alcohol. You must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day too. Winter tyres are mandatory in winter conditions such as snow or slippery ice. Required in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and a spare wheel or tyre repair kit. Children under 150 cm must travel in a suitable child seat.
Toll and vignette: E-vignette required (10 days €10.80).
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Slovakia
MontenegroRequired in the car: warning triangle (two with caravan or trailer), high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and spare lamps (not for xenon or LED).
In Montenegro, the alcohol limit is 0.3. You must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day too. From 15 November to 1 April winter tyres are mandatory in winter weather, on some roads always. Required in the car: warning triangle (two with caravan or trailer), high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and spare lamps (not for xenon or LED). Children under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front.
Toll and vignette: No vignette; toll at the Sozina tunnel (€2.50).
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Montenegro
Bosnia and HerzegovinaRequired in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit, spare lamps, tow rope or tow bar and a spare wheel or repair kit.
The alcohol limit is 0.3, and 0 for anyone who has held a licence for less than years. You must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day too. From 1 November to 1 April winter tyres are mandatory (or snow chains with at least 4 mm tread). Required in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit, spare lamps, tow rope or tow bar and a spare wheel or repair kit. Children under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front.
Toll and vignette: No vignettes; toll on the A1 motorway.
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Bosnia and Herzegovina
SerbiaRequired in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit, spare wheel or repair kit and tow rope or tow bar.
In Serbia, the alcohol limit is 0.2, and 0 for anyone who has held a licence for less than years. You must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day too. Between 1 November and 1 April winter tyres are mandatory in winter conditions. Required in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit, a spare wheel with repair kit and a tow rope or tow bar. Children under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front.
Toll and vignette: No vignettes; toll per route on the motorway.
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Serbia
NordmazedonienRequired in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and a tow rope or tow bar.
The alcohol limit is 0.5, but 0 for anyone who has held a licence for less than years. You must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day too. From 15 November to 15 March winter tyres are mandatory, unless you have snow chains with you and at least 4 mm of tread. Required in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and a tow rope or tow bar. Children under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front.
Toll and vignette: No vignettes; toll at tolling points.
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Nordmazedonien
AlbaniaRequired in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and spare lamps (not for xenon or LED).
In Albania, there is virtually an absolute ban on alcohol (officially 0.1‰). During the day, you only need dipped headlights in poor visibility. Winter tyres are not mandatory, but recommended in the mountains. Required in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and spare lamps (not for xenon or LED). Children under 150 cm may not sit in the front and travel in a suitable child seat.
Toll and vignette: No vignettes; toll on the Rruga e Kombit.
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Albania
KosovoRequired in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher and tow rope.
In Kosovo, there is practically an absolute ban on alcohol (officially 0.1‰). You must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day too. From 15 November to 15 March winter tyres are mandatory, unless you have at least 4 mm of tread and snow chains. Required in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher and tow rope. Children up to 12 years and under 150 cm are not allowed to sit in the front.
Toll and vignette: Check before departure (see source).
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Kosovo
RomaniaRequired in the car: warning triangle, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher; a high-visibility vest is only mandatory for vehicles over 3,500 kg, but recommended.
In Romania, there is an absolute ban on alcohol. You must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day too. Winter tyres are mandatory in winter conditions. Required in the car: warning triangle, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher; a high-visibility vest is only mandatory for vehicles over 3,500 kg, but recommended. Children under 135 cm are not allowed to sit in the front.
Toll and vignette: Rovinieta (vignette) mandatory; price: see source.
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Romania
BulgariaRequired in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher.
As in the Netherlands, the alcohol limit is 0.5. You must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day too. From 15 November to 1 March winter tyres, or tyres with at least 4 mm of tread, are mandatory. Required in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. Children under 12 and shorter than 150 cm must travel in a suitable child seat.
Toll and vignette: E-vignette mandatory (week €10.00).
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Bulgaria
MoldovaRequired in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher.
The alcohol limit is 0.3. From 1 November to 31 March you must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day too. Winter tyres are mandatory in winter conditions. Required in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. Children under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front. For foreign cars you need an electronic vignette (see block above).
Toll and vignette: Vignette duty (7 days €4).
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Moldova
EstoniaRequired in the car: warning triangles, high-visibility vests and fire extinguishers.
In Estonia, the alcohol limit is 0.2, so in practice: don’t drink at all. You must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day too. From 1 December to 1 March winter tyres are mandatory (the period can be extended). Required in the car: warning triangles, high-visibility vests and fire extinguishers. Children under 150 cm must travel in a suitable child seat. You don’t need a vignette.
Toll and vignette: There is no vignette or toll for cars.
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Estonia
LatviaRequired in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher.
The alcohol limit is 0.5, and 0.2 for anyone who has held a licence for less than years. You must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day too. From 1 December to 1 March winter tyres are mandatory. Required in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. Children under 150 cm must travel in an approved child seat. You don’t need a vignette.
Toll and vignette: No vignette for cars.
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Latvia
LithuaniaRequired in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher.
The alcohol limit is 0.4 and 0 for anyone who has held a licence for less than years. You must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day too. From 10 November to 1 April winter tyres are mandatory. Required in the car: warning triangle, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. Children under 135 cm must travel in a suitable child seat. For cars you do not need a vignette.
Toll and vignette: No vignette for cars.
Source: ANWB · Toll prices and official source · Lithuania
Tolls and vignettes in Eastern Europe (2026)
All countries at a glance, including transit through Germany and Austria. The prices are for a normal car and were checked at the official source in October 2026. With caravan or motorhome another class may apply; click on the country for details.
| Country | What you need | Price of passenger cars | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | No toll for cars | Free of charge | ANWB |
| Austria | Vignette (digital or adhesive vignette); tunnel extra | 1 day €9.60 · 10 days €12.80 · 2 months €32.00 · Year €106.80 | ASFINAG |
| Slovenia | Class 2A electric vignette (car up to 1.30 m above the front axle); Motorhomes always 2A Karawanken Tunnel (not included in the vignette) | Week €16 · Month €32 · Year €117.50 €9 (car up to 3,500 kg, from Slovenian side) | DARS e-vinjeta DARS |
| Croatia | Motorway toll (per section) | Current price: see source | Crolibertas (Hrvatske autoceste) |
| Hungary | E-vignette (e-matrica) category D1, cars | 10 days 6,900 Ft · Month 11,170 Ft · Year 61,760 Ft | Nemzeti Útdíj (Hungarian road operator) |
| Czech Republic | Electronic vignette, cars up to 3,5 t (standard fuel) | 10 days 300 Kč · 30 days 480 Kč · Year 2,570 Kč | eDalnice (Czech State) |
| Poland | State sections A2 Konin–Stryków and A4 Wrocław–Sośnica Concession Sections A1, A2 and A4 | Free of charge for cars Current price: see source | GDDKiA |
| Slovakia | E-známka, cars up to 3,5 t | 1 day €8.10 · 10 days €10.80 · 30 days €17.10 · Year €90 | eznamka.sk (NDS) |
| Montenegro | Tunnel Sozina Smokovac–Mateševo motorway | €2.50 (normal car) Current price: see source | AMSCG (Montenegrin Automobile Club) AMSCG |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Motorway A1 (per section) | Current price: see source | Autoceste FBiH |
| Serbia | Motorway toll (per section) | Current price: see source | Putevi Srbije |
| Nordmazedonien | Motorway toll (per toll station) | Current price: see source | State roads of North Macedonia |
| Albania | Rruga e Kombit (Durrës–Kukës) | Current price: see source | ARRSH (Albanian Road Authority) |
| Kosovo | Motorways | Current price: see source | Dutch travel advice for Kosovo |
| Romania | Rovinieta (road vignette), passenger cars | current price: see source (price depends on period and Euronorm) | CNAIR erovinieta.ro |
| Bulgaria | E-vignettes, cars up to 3,5 t and motorhomes (M1) | Weekend €6.60 · Week €10.00 · Month €19.90 (from 1 August 2026) | BG TOLL |
| Moldova | Vinieta, foreign car | 7 days €4 · 15 days €8 · 30 days €16 | Government of Moldova (tariffs 2026) |
| Estonia | Straßenbenutzungsgebühr | None for cars (only for trucks over 3.5 tonnes) | Transpordiamet |
| Latvia | Street vignette | for cars (only commercial vehicles over 3,000 kg) | Latvian road toll law |
| Lithuania | Vignette | None for cars (M1), but for buses and vans | Via Lietuva, |
Official bodies: Austria: ASFINAG (vignette and section tolls, including the A11 Karawanken Tunnel; see Through Austria) · Slovenia: DARS (e-vinjeta) · Slovakia: NDS (eznamka.sk) · Czech Republic: Státní fond dopravní infrastruktury (edalnice.gov.cz) · Hungary: Magyar Közút, toll department (nemzetiutdij.hu). Buy only through these channels. (Sources checked on 20 October 2026)
Purchase vignettes only through the official site or approved points of sale: intermediaries often demand a surcharge. The Austrian vignette year 2026 runs until 30 November 2026 inclusive.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What should go into the car in Eastern Europe?
This varies from country to country. Click on this page on a country for mandatory equipment and the main rules on light, alcohol, winter tyres and child seats, according to ANWB (read 14 October 2026). Go to the printable packing list
What traffic rules apply when I travel through several countries?
Along the way, the rules of each country you drive through apply. So look at the transit countries as well.
Do I need a vignette?
This varies from country to country. Per country it says 'toll and vignette', whether you need a vignette or pay tolls per route, with a link to the toll prices and the official source.
On the way south? Read beforehand Through Austria: vignette, section tolls and motorway exit bans.