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Latvia[1], a Baltic state in northern Europe is famous for its culture and traditions. The country shares its borders with Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus and Russia.
In Latvia, road travel is toll-free for vehicles with gross weight under 3,000 kg. Trucks, vehicles above 3,000 kg gross weight must have a valid vignette[2] to travel on motorways and regional roads.
What is a Vignette in Latvia
A vignette[2] is a toll fee levied for road usage in Latvia. This obligation applies to trucks and vehicles with over 3,000 kg in weight. Vignettes have limited validity and must be renewed after the expiration period.
Vignette rates and where to buy vignette in Latvia
In Latvia, Vignette[2] rates are based on[3]
- vehicle gross weight
- emission class of the vehicle
- vehicle’s axle count
- validity duration - daily, weekly, monthly and annual
If you are travelling in Baltic states, using TollGuru Latvia Calculator you can get vignette rates if you want to travel on toll roads.
Vignettes[2] can be purchased online at lvvignette.eu. They are also available at border crossings and selected points of sale. Authorities store the payment details and vignette information electronically. You don’t need to carry any proof of payments.
State police regulate the control of payments and fines ranging from 180 to 360 EUR is levied on the vehicle driver in case of violation.
How to calculate tolls in Europe
You can calculate tolls - distance based toll, close and open system, vignette - and fuel cost by car, truck (with or without a trailer), taxi, bus, caravans using Europe Toll Calculator. You can see the cheapest, the fastest, and other optimal routes to your destination. You will see toll plaza(s) on your route, payment methods for each toll gate, discounts, etc. You can specify vehicle attributes - axles, weight, height, emission standards, etc. - to get toll information customized to your vehicle.
Ride share, OEM, and other businesses can leverage toll intelligence by integrating with the Toll API for pre-trip cost estimation and post-trip toll reconciliation in Europe, Asia, South America, North America and Australia.
Which European countries have motorway tolls
Use Europe Toll Guide to know more about European Tolling Systems
You can click on a country name to know toll information - toll payments, toll gates, toll prices - for the country.