Video tolling in Austria is an innovative road toll collection system developed especially for trucks and heavy commercial vehicles. Unlike traditional toll systems based on tickets or toll booths, video tolling uses advanced technologies such as automated license plate recognition and GPS tracking to monitor vehicle movements in real time and calculate toll fees accordingly. This system aims to improve traffic flow and efficiency, as well as generate additional revenue to maintain and upkeep road infrastructure.

The most important thing in brief:

• At that time, video toll referred to the route toll known today.
• The video toll is levied for the use of various tunnels and roads in Austria.
• The license plate is automatically compared using a video camera.

What is the Videoaut in Austria?

Video tolling in Austria is an innovative and modern toll collection system designed especially for heavy commercial vehicles, such as trucks over 3.5 tonnes. Unlike traditional tolling systems, which are often based on vignettes or toll booths, video tolling uses sophisticated technologies to automatically collect vehicle data. By using cameras installed on the roads, the license plates of passing vehicles are recorded in real time. This information is processed immediately and, together with GPS data, the distance travelled can be precisely determined. On this basis, the toll fees are calculated and then billed to the vehicle owner.

A key advantage of video tolling is the efficiency it offers. Since there are no toll booths where vehicles have to stop, traffic flow is significantly improved. This minimizes congestion and delays at toll booths, which often put a lot of strain on traffic. The system also enables traffic data to be collected in real time, which is important for better traffic planning and monitoring. Video tolling also offers advantages from an environmental point of view: a smooth traffic flow leads to a reduction in emissions and helps to reduce environmental impact.

However, there are also challenges associated with the implementation of video tolling. In particular, data protection issues are of great importance, as the collection of vehicle data can potentially compromise the privacy of drivers and vehicle owners. In addition, the system is heavily reliant on technical infrastructure, which means that there are potential technical failures or sources of error that could jeopardize smooth operation.

Overall, video tolling in Austria represents a promising approach to modern toll collection. It offers numerous advantages in terms of efficiency and environmental friendliness, but also requires careful consideration of the challenges, particularly with regard to data protection and technical dependency.

Buy video toll online

We offer you the opportunity to conveniently buy the video toll or route toll online from us. Decide for yourself when the route toll should be charged and for which tunnel or which areas in Austria you need it. As an alternative to buying online, you can of course also pay the video toll in Austria at the public sales points or toll stations on site. When you buy the digital video toll, your license plate is registered and automatically recorded, so you can save a lot of time.

Important: Always remember that despite the video toll, the vignette requirement still applies for certain routes in Austria. You can also buy the digital vignette for Austria in various versions from us online.

The Costs of the Video Toll in Austria

The costs of the video toll in Austria vary greatly and depend on various factors, so they are not uniform. Depending on the section of the route, you must therefore expect different costs. In our shop, you have the option of buying the route toll for different sections of the route online.

Lack of road toll – penalties and consequences

At most toll stations, barriers ensure that the toll section can only be used with a valid section toll. However, at the toll stations on the A 9 Pyhrn/Bosruck and Gleinalm tunnels, these barriers have been removed from the lanes for the digital section toll to enable a smooth flow of traffic.

The digital route toll is recorded electronically. However, if there is no valid proof, a replacement toll request is sent based on the vehicle registration number. The fee for the replacement toll is 120 euros. If this is not paid, administrative penalty proceedings can be initiated, which can result in fines of between 300 and 3,000 euros.

FAQ on video tolls in Austria

FAQ on video tolls in Austria

Is the video toll mandatory in Austria?

For some routes and tunnels in Austria, in addition to the vignette requirement, there is also a road toll, which must be paid instead of the vignette or in addition to it.

How is the video toll monitored in Austria?

Video tolls in Austria are monitored using intelligent cameras placed along the motorway. These scan your license plate. This allows us to determine whether the toll has been paid for the vehicle in question.

How does the video toll work in Austria?

After successful payment, your license plate will be registered in a database so that you can drive on toll roads without any worries.