Vehicle classes explained | Autovig

European vignette systems apply different categories based on total weight, axle count and trailer rules. This reference summarises how each country maps your vehicle to a category.

Practical checklist before you rely on any vignette answer

• Confirm the exact country, vehicle class and start date before you pay.
• Check whether tunnels, bridges or section tolls are charged separately from the vignette.
• Save the confirmation email or receipt until the return trip is finished.
• If you drive a van, camper or trailer, re-check the official vehicle category before departure.

Autovig keeps this page deliberately simple: the goal is to explain the decision points that create the most mistakes on real trips. Policies differ between Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova. Some systems activate immediately, some let you choose a future start date, and some operators are stricter than others about plate changes or refunds.

Use this page as the comparison layer, then open the relevant country guide and the official operator page before you rely on a final rule. That workflow is the safest way to avoid paying for the wrong duration, registering the wrong plate or assuming that one vignette covers a multi-country itinerary.