Toll roads in Slovenia? How to buy a vignette in Slovenia? Fines in Slovenia? Parking in Slovenia? Autostradas in Slovenia? Toll tunnels in Slovenia? Toll bridges in Slovenia? Ferries in Slovenia? We have collected answers to all these questions for you in this article.
Roads in Slovenia
The length of the public highway network in Slovenia is 38,985 km. All of them have a hard surface. The length of highways is 623 km.
Toll Motorways in Slovenia
A toll (vignette) is provided for the passage of motor vehicles on the highways of Slovenia. The size of the fee depends on the category of the vehicle and the duration of use of the highways. In addition, the passage through the Karawanken tunnel is paid separately.
Categories of vehicles
Since 2014, in Slovenia, the previously single category of vehicles up to 3.5 t is now divided into 2 separate categories: vehicles with a height of up to 1.3 m in the area of the front axle (2A) and a height of 1.3 m and more (2B).
A similar system is already in place for tolls on the M6 motorway in Great Britain. And we recommend that you look at the relevant section on how to calculate the height around the front axle for a vehicle.
The cost of a vignette in Slovenia
The cost of a vignette for motorcycles and cars weighing up to 3.5 tons (regardless of the weight of the trailer) for 2023 is:
| TS | Class | 7 days | 1 month | 6 months | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycles, mopeds | 1 | € 8.00 | —- | € 32.00 | € 58.70 |
| Cars up to 3.5 tons | 2A | € 16.00 | € 32.00 | —- | € 117.50 |
| Vehicles larger than 3.5 tons | 2B | € 32.00 | € 64.10 | —- | € 235.00 |
Since 2022, electronic vignettes have been in effect in Slovenia. Paper vignettes will no longer be sold. You can buy an electronic vignette on the website evinjeta.dars.si.
In addition, you can buy it at Dars and DarsGo servis points of sale or from authorized sellers of e-vignettes.
Map of toll roads in Slovenia
List of sections of highways and expressways subject to payment from 01.01.2024:
| Highway | Place of entry/exit |
|---|---|
| A1 | Chantilly – Koper (Srmin) |
| A2 | Caravans – Obrežje |
| A3 | Gabrk – Fernetiči |
| A4 | Slivnica – Draženci – Gruškovje |
| A5 | Maribor (Dragučova) – Pince |
| H2 | Poesnica – Maribor (Tezno) |
| H3 | Ljubljana (Zadobrova junction – Tomačevo roundabout – Koseze junction) / northern bypass) |
| H4 | Shattered (Layer) – Whirlwind |
| H5 | Diocese – Srmin – Koper (Slavček) |
| H6 | The vignette is only required up to the Semedela intersection (in the direction of Izola) or from the Semedela intersection (in the direction of Ljubljana). |
| H7 | Dolga vas – border with Hungary |
Validity of the vignette
7-day vignette – gives the right to drive on motorways for seven consecutive calendar days starting from the specified date.
Example:
Mark date: August 17. Accordingly, the vignette is valid from 00:00 on August 17 to 24:00 on August 23.
1-month vignette – gives the right to drive on motorways until the end of the day with the same number the following month (for motorcycles, the vignette is valid for 6 months). And if there is no such day next month, then until the last day of the month.
Example:
Mark date: August 17. Accordingly, the vignette is valid from August 17 at 00:00 and until September 17 at 24:00 (for motorcycles until February 17, 2024)
If the vignette is purchased on December 17, 2022, fields XII/22 must be punched into it. In this case, the vignette is valid until January 17, 2023 for cars.
1-year electronic vignette – no longer tied to a calendar year. The annual vignette is available only electronically. It is valid for one year from the selected date specified at the time of purchase. You can choose to start the vignette immediately or any day up to 30 days from the date of purchase.
Example:
Mark date: February 15. Accordingly, the vignette is valid from February 15, 00:00, 2023 until February 15, 24:00, 2024, inclusive.
Before attaching the vignette, it is necessary to make sure that it is composted with the correct date. It is recommended to attach the vignette in the upper left corner of the windshield inside the car. An unattached vignette is considered invalid.
Vignette that has already expiredshould be deleted.
The fine for driving on motorways with an invalid or incorrectly attached vignette ranges from €300 to €800.
With the introduction of the electronic toll collection system for vehicles over 3.5 tons on April 1, 2018, the last condition for the gradual dismantling of toll booths on the highway network was fulfilled. For now, you must use yellow lines when passing payment stations.
Where to buy a twig in Slovenia?
From December 1, 2021, new electronic road vignettes went on sale in Slovenia!
You can buy an electronic vignette online at the website https://evinjeta.dars.si . You do not need to register; all you need is a debit or credit card for online payments and a valid email address to receive an electronic copy of your bill and proof of purchase of your e-vignette.
It is recommended to register at any time before or after the purchase to gain access to additional features in the online store, which will allow you to better manage the purchased electronic vignettes.
- Click the Buy e-vignette button;
- Select the vehicle class and the validity period of the electronic vignette;
- Enter your email address;
- Enter the car’s registration number and select the vignette’s effective date;
- Pay and receive an invoice and purchase confirmation.
After payment, you will receive a confirmation of the vignette purchase. Please keep it until the e-vignette expires, as it serves as proof of receipt of the e-vignette.
You can also buy an electronic vignette at any DARS point of sale (DarsGo service).
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about the Slovenia vignette
Are tolls now based on distance traveled?
During the validity period of the electronic vignette, drivers of vehicles with a maximum permissible weight of up to 3.5 tons will still have the unlimited right to use highways; the fee is not charged depending on the distance traveled.
Can I purchase an e-vignette in advance?
All types of electronic vignette can be purchased in advance, i.e. with an effective date different from the date of purchase. Individual vignettes can be valid for up to 30 days from the date of purchase.
How will the use of electronic vignettes be controlled?
Vehicle registration plates will be monitored by cameras on the motorway network, at checkpoints and in traffic surveillance vehicles.
I bought an electronic vignette but realized I didn’t need it. Will you refund the cost?
The purchaser of an e-Vignette may cancel the purchase of an e-Vignette at any time before it becomes valid and may request a full refund. It is not possible to cancel the purchase after the expiry of the vignette.
Plots with special payment in Slovenia
Fares for travel through the Karawanken tunnel
The Karawanken tunnel connects the highways A2 (Slovenia) and A11 (Austria). The Karawanken tunnel is 7,864 m long. 3,750 m is in Slovenia, and the rest is in Austria.
Tariffs for 2024 for cars up to 3.5 tons:
| Karawanken tunnel | |
|---|---|
| One trip | €7.80 |
Parking in Slovenia
Parking machines (parkomati) are widespread in large cities. Payment can be made in cash or by sending an SMS from a mobile phone. Permissible parking time is from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Approximate cost – € 0.4 per hour.
Unless otherwise noted, parking is free from 7pm to 9am on weekdays, weekends and public holidays, and throughout August. Smaller towns often offer free parking between noon and 1:30 p.m.
Fine for incorrect parking from €40.
Parking in prohibited areas may result in the vehicle being blocked or towed. If it happened in Ljubljana, in the first case the fine will be from €35 (on weekends and holidays from €70), and in the second from €65.
Road map of Slovenia
The main traffic laws of Slovenia
Speed limits in Slovenia
Standard speed limits in Slovenia (unless otherwise indicated on signs).
Cars and motorcycles:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 90 km/h
- on the expressway – 110 km/h
- on the highway – 130 km/h
Cars with a trailer:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 90 km/h
- on the expressway – 100 km/h
- on the highway – 100 km/h
Traffic on highways is prohibited for vehicles whose speed according to technical characteristics does not exceed 60 km/h.
For cars equipped with anti-skid chains, the maximum permitted speed is 50 km/h.
WARNING! One road and two different road signs
In Slovenia, the same road can be marked with two different signs. And, as a result, the speed limits there will also be different.
A road sign with a white road drawn on a blue background –“highway” with a speed limit of 110 km/h.
A road sign with a white car painted on a blue background –“road intended for cars” with a speed limit of 90 km/h.< /span>
These signs can change each other, so be careful and maintain the required speed mode.
Alcohol
Maximum permissible blood alcohol level in Slovenia 0.5‰.
If the level of alcohol in the blood is up to 0.5‰, but at the same time the police officer believes that the driver cannot drive safely, then the fine will be €300.
If the blood alcohol level is between 0.51 ‰ and 0.8 ‰, the fine will be €600.
If the blood alcohol level is in the range of 0.81‰ to 1.1‰, then the fine will be €900.
If the blood alcohol level exceeds 1.1 ‰, the fine will be €1,200 and the driver will be detained for a period of 6 to 12 hours.
For drivers with less than 3 years of experience, the maximum permissible level of alcohol in the blood is 0.0 ‰. In case of exceeding the permissible level up to 0.5‰, the fine will be €300.
Low light
Low beam in Slovenia is mandatory 24 hours a day all year round. The fine is €40. When driving without lights at night, the fine will be €120.
Transportation of children in Slovenia
Children under 12 years of age and less than 150 cm tall are not allowed to ride in the front seats without special restraints appropriate for their weight.
Children under the age of 3 cannot be transported in vehicles that are not equipped with seat belts. Children older than 3 years and less than 150 cm tall can only be transported in the back seats of the car.
Fine – €200.
Safety belts
Use of seat belts in Slovenia is mandatory for front and rear passengers.
The fine is €120 for each passenger not wearing a seat belt.
Phoning
It is forbidden to use a telephone device in Slovenia that is not equipped with a technical device that allows for hands-free conversations while driving.
Fine – €120.
Fines in Slovenia
The fine can be paid on the spot directly to the police officer who issued the receipt. If the fine is paid within 8 days, its amount is reduced by 50%. Foreign drivers who refuse to pay a fine on the spot may have their passport or other document they present confiscated for court proceedings.
Table of fines for traffic violations in Slovenia:
| Violations in Slovenia | Fines (EUR) |
|---|---|
| For the actions that caused the accident | € 200 – 950 |
| For leaving the scene of an accident | € 1,200 |
| Driving a vehicle under the influence of drugs | from €950 |
| Violation of overtaking rules by the driver | €500 |
| Failure to grant the right of way | €300 |
| Driving through a red light | €300 |
| Driving through a yellow light | € 200 |
| Overtaking in the tunnel | €700 |
| Overtaking on the side of the highway | €300 |
| Throwing foreign objects from the machine (lighters, paper, bottles, etc.) | € 80 |
| Failure to comply with the requirement of traffic rules to give way to pedestrians at a crosswalk | € 80 |
| Failure to maintain a safe distance | €300 |
In Slovenia, there are stricter penalties for speeding in a residential area.
Table of fines for speeding in Slovenia:
| Speeding in Slovenia | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 5 km/year | €40 | €40 | €40 | €40 |
| from 5 to 10 km/h | € 80 | € 80 | €40 | €40 |
| from 11 to 20 km/h | €300 | € 250 | € 80 | € 80 |
| from 21 to 30 km/h | € 1,000 | €500 | €160 | € 80 |
| from 31 to 40 km/h | € 1,200 | € 1,000 | € 250 | €160 |
| from 41 to 50 km/h | € 1,200 | € 1,000 | €500 | € 250 |
| from 51 to 60 km/h | € 1,200 | € 1,200 | € 1,200 | €500 |
| over 60 km/h | € 1,200 | € 1,200 | € 1,200 | € 1,200 |
Useful Information
Fuel prices in Slovenia
Unleaded gasoline (95 and 98) and diesel are available in Slovenia. There is no leaded gasoline. There are gas stations.
Average prices for all types of fuel as of 12.12.2023:
- Unleaded petrol 95 — €1,421
- Unleaded gasoline 98/100 — €1,671
- Diesel — € 1,461
- LPG — € 0.829
On the territory of the country, it is allowed to carry no more than 10 liters of fuel in canisters in a car.
Emergency numbers in Slovenia
- The European emergency number is 112
- Police – 113
- Roadside assistance and car evacuation – 1987
Mandatory equipment
Equipment that necessary to have in a car in Slovenia:
- Emergency Stop Sign – Optional for motorcycles. If there is a trailer, 2 characters are required.
- Reflective Vest – A reflective vest is mandatory for anyone exiting their vehicle, day or night, in the event of a traffic stop or highway accident. The vest must be inside the car, not in the trunk. The fine is €100.
- First aid kit
Winter equipment
Winter tires
The use of winter tires in Slovenia is mandatory from November 15 to March 15.
Winter tires in Slovenia are considered to be tires marked “M+S”, “M.S”, “M&S” or summer tires with a minimum tread depth of at least 3 mm. Winter tires must be installed on all wheels.
Vehicles operating in the coastal area of Slovenia can use summer tires with a tread depth of less than 3 mm. The coastal zone is the part of the territory of Slovenia that is bounded by the coast of the Adriatic Sea, the border with Italy, the border with Croatia and the following roads (not included in this area):
- road section 627 – border crossing Osp – Črni kal;
- section of road 208 – Črni kal – Aver;
- section of road 208 – Aver – Gračišče;
- section of road 626 – Gračišče – border crossing Brezovica.
A driver who does not have the appropriate winter equipment is fined €40. However, if obstructing the movement of other vehicles, the driver must be fined €500.
If the driver does not clear the entire car of snow before driving, then he can be fined €200, and if he does not take into account the signs about winter conditions and the ban on driving, then the fine will be €300.
Studded tires
The use of studded tiresis prohibited.
Anti-slip chains
Snow chains can be used in Slovenia if there is ice on the roads. They must be installed on the drive axle.
If anti-skid chains are not used where the corresponding sign is installed, a fine of €40 is imposed.
Recommended equipment and other regulations in Slovenia
It is recommended to have a fire extinguisher and a set of spare lamps in the car.
It is forbidden to overtake a school bus that has stopped to pick up children.
The use of radar detectors in Slovenia is allowed.
The use of anti-radar in Slovenia is prohibited. The fine is €400.