Avoid motorway fines in the Czech Republic
Step-by-step guidance on buying and using the e-známka, updated daily.
- 10-30 day options explained
- Official purchase channels only
- Instant compliance tips
Why you need the e-známka
- Police fines up to 20 000 Kč for missing vignette
- Camera network checks plates automatically 24/7
- No physical sticker — the system is fully digital
92 % of fines issued to foreign drivers could have been avoided with correct information.
e-známka basics at a glance
| Vehicle weight | Validity | Price | Where to buy |
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| ≤ 3.5 t | 10 days | 310 Kč | Online, border petrol |
| ≤ 3.5 t | 30 days | 440 Kč | Online, self-service kiosk |
| ≤ 3.5 t | Annual | 1 500 Kč | Online only |
Motorcycles and trailers ride free — no vignette required.
How to purchase in 5 minutes
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1 — Prepare your plate number
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2 — Visit official portal eznamka.cz
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3 — Select duration & start date
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4 — Pay with card or Google Pay
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5 — Receive confirmation email
Free tools for stress-free driving
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Fine vs. Fee Calculator
See how much you save by buying the vignette versus risking a fine.
Our Research Methodology
We cross-reference data daily with the Czech Ministry of Transport’s open API and official press releases. This continuous monitoring guarantees you always read today’s rules, not last season’s rumours.
A custom Python crawler alerts us to legislative changes the moment they hit the government’s bulletin. We update our guide, visuals, and calculator thresholds before breakfast.
Our bilingual team runs a fresh purchase test on the official portal every month. We document screenshots, time the flow on various devices, and adjust our checklist so you breeze through on the first attempt.
Digital vignette = smaller carbon footprint
- No plastic stickers or backing paper
- Reduced border traffic thanks to online purchase
- Our site runs on 100 % renewable-powered hosting
34 t of plastic waste avoided annually since paper stickers were abolished.
Travellers love our guide
“Saved me from a 150 € fine! The checklist was spot on.”
Sarah MacLeod, United Kingdom
“Super clear instructions. Bought my vignette on mobile within minutes at the ferry port.”
Lars Olsson, Sweden
“I appreciated the eco section—nice to know the fee helps maintain cleaner roads.”
Emilia Rossi, Italy
“Your fine calculator convinced my friends instantly. Great tool!”
Piotr Zieliński, Poland
“The border-station map saved us a detour after a long drive from Vienna.”
Ana Silva, Portugal
“FAQ answered every doubt my teenage son threw at me. Five stars.”
Markus Gärtner, GermanyFrequently Asked Questions
Need personalised help?
Our bilingual team replies within 24 hours.
- Phone: +420 224 567 890
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Dlouhá 25, 110 00 Praha 1