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Revolution in road use: Switzerland introduced the e-vignette in August!

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Revolution in road use: Switzerland introduced the e-vignette in August!

A few months ago, amidst the beautiful backdrop of the Alps, Switzerland entered a new era Road use ushered in. Since then August 1, 2023 is the E-vignette available to motorists wishing to utilize the country's scenic highways and national highways. The digital innovation is a great advance compared to that Adhesive vignette and has numerous benefits for locals and travelers. The Buy a Swiss vignette now goes over comfortably Portal and the innovation aims to make traveling easier simplify and efficiency at border crossings increase. The digital approach eliminates the need to visit physical points of sale and the challenges posed by a damaged example in the event of a windshield break. With the e-vignette, all of this is no longer necessary, as it is electronically connected to the e-vignette License-plates is linked.

Switzerland now has the e-vignette

Revolution in road use: Switzerland introduced the e-vignette in August!

To the E-vignette To buy, you just have to three simple information is provided: the Vehicle categorywhich country of registration and License Plate. Creating a user account or entering personal information is necessary for the purchase not necessary, which makes a smooth and quick process possible. And even when changing vehicles, as long as the license plate remains the same, the vignette remains valid. The payment of the E-vignette is easily done using common payment methods such as Credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay & Co, For the Control The Swiss Federal Office of Customs and Border Security (BAZG) and the cantonal police are responsible for the use of vignettes. Random license plate queries ensure compliance. For the driver not applicable the need to carry physical proof of purchase.

the e-vignette and the topic of trailers

The vignette system remains for vehicles with trailers unchanged: Both for the towing vehicle as well as most is for the trailer each a separate vignette is required. This applies equally to the adhesive and the E variant. Despite the introduction of the E-vignette By the way, the traditional adhesive vignette remains an option and is still available from the usual places. The vignettes are usually valid for 14 months, from December of the previous year to the end of January the following year, which even allows for a longer period of use than a calendar year.

the adhesive vignette remains in effect

However, it exists no way, an already purchased adhesive vignette into an e-vignette to exchange. And the complete abolition of the sticker sticker is only planned when it goes on sale less than ten percent of the total volume decreases. Switzerland continues with the introduction of the E-vignette an innovative step into the future and underlines their commitment to digital solutions and user-friendliness. With the new option, drivers can easily order their vignette online and drive on the Swiss motorway network with ease. Images are sample images for visualization

Revolution in road use: Switzerland introduced the e-vignette in August!

What is an e-vignette and when has it been available?

  • The E-vignette is an electronic motorway vignette for Switzerland that has been in use since August 1, 2023 is available. It is used to pay tolls on motorways and national roads.

What are the advantages of the e-vignette?

  • The e-vignette eliminates the need to search for points of sale and long waiting times at the borders. replacement This is not necessary for damaged windshields as the vignette is attached to that License Plate is bound.

What information is necessary for the purchase?

  • Three pieces of information are required for purchase: the Vehicle categorywhich country of registration and License Plate. Creating a user account is not necessary.

Is the e-vignette transferable?

  • Yes, if the car is changed but the license plate is retained, the vignette remains valid. When changing the license plate, one can Transmission must be applied for once per validity period via the portal.

How is the e-vignette checked?

  • The Control will through that Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) at the borders and through the canton police carried out within Switzerland by randomly querying license plates.

Does proof of purchase need to be carried?

  • No, it is not necessary to carry proof of purchase of the e-vignette when driving.

What happens with followers?

  • A separate vignette is required for trailers, regardless of whether it is an adhesive or e-vignette.

Will the e-vignette replace the adhesive vignette?

  • no, the E-vignette will not replace the adhesive vignette. Both types are available in parallel.

How much does the e-vignette cost and how long is it valid?

  • The e-vignette costs 50,95 EUR and is usually for Valid for 14 months, from December 1st of the previous year to January 31st of the following year.

What happens if I have already purchased a sticker for this year?

  • The adhesive vignette cannot be exchanged for an e-vignette and remains usable until its validity expires.
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