swiss vignette

[stever1]

Are they needed for all roads ?.
how much are they for a bike ?.
do you save money by purchasing before travel ?.

All info gratefully received

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

Are they needed for all roads ? Only Motorways, only in Switzerland
how much are they for a bike ? I paid about £30 last year
do you save money by purchasing before travel ?. Not as I understand it.

All info gratefully received

Have a great trip & be safe.

 

[Rasher]

Only for Main "highways" (Motorways and major dual carriageways)

I always buy one pre-trip from the Swiss Travel Centre to save any hassle, you can probably plan your trip to avoid needing one, but IMO for the cost it is easier to have one and then be able to use any road.

You could take a gamble and if you end up on a "toll" road for a few miles you would probably get away with it, not sure what the fine is, but I can afford the cost easy enough and it pales into insignificance when I add up the entire cost of a trip.

 

[Tusky]

Yup £28.00 in the Uk from the Swiss Travel Centre and 40Chf at the Swiss Border.

Like Rasher, I always buy in the UK, as you can not enter on a motorway border point without it displayed and if you buy one at the border they like to stick it on for you!

I never know why people moan about these, great engineering on the roads and the option of a quick blast down the motorway makes it well worth the outlay IMO.

 

[newboy]

If you buy it. You "stick it up".
Then you can resell it on here and lose very little.


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[Wapping]

Rasher is spot on.

Others regard it as a rip-off tax, an infringement of their liberty as bikers to go anywhere (and anyhow) they please. These people should stay at home.

 

[stolzy]

Not permanently fixing it to the vehicle is the same offence as not having one at all.

You might get away with it, but then you would probably have got away with not having one at all - but now you've wasted €28.

 

[stever1]

Thanks for the info guys. I think the sensible option is to get one before we go as I haven't any idea where we will end up visiting. Don't want to end up with the hassle of being caught breaking the law.

 

[Neil W]

200 swiss franc fine (£140) for no vignette according to the swiss travel website

 

[seadog]

£30 for a vignette, if you can't afford one and stay legal, you shouldn't be riding a farkled Beemer.

 

[swissrob]

Are they needed for all roads ?.
how much are they for a bike ?.
do you save money by purchasing before travel ?.

All info gratefully received

No, only roads that are designated, these are indicated with green signs just like blue is used for motorways in UK. Alternative routes are always available.

There is only 1 price.. 40chf per sticker, doesnt matter if its for a bike , car or trailer they all need one. It's valid thru to 1st feb the following year.

Depending on exchange rates used no, 40chf is 26gbp at moment.

Have no fear buying at the borders, if the guy wants to put it on for you just tell him no and put it on where you wish.

Remember not having it displayed even if its in your wallet is the same as not having one. It's a 200chf fine plus the cost of a vignette so 240chf.

I have 1 on the car but dont bother for the bike.


Hint: stick it onto your clothes a few times before attaching, easier to remove as it leaves a nice glue gunk behind.


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[stolzy]

200 swiss franc fine (£140) for no vignette, or failing to stick it permanently to the vehicle, according to the swiss travel website

Fixed.

 

[stolzy]

No, only roads that are designated, these are indicated with green signs just like blue is used for motorways in UK. Alternative routes are always available.

There is only 1 price.. 40chf per sticker, doesnt matter if its for a bike , car or trailer they all need one. It's valid thru to 1st feb the following year.

Depending on exchange rates used no, 40chf is 26gbp at moment.

Have no fear buying at the borders, if the guy wants to put it on for you just tell him no and put it on where you wish.

Remember not having it displayed even if its in your wallet is the same as not having one. It's a 200chf fine plus the cost of a vignette so 240chf.

I have 1 on the car but dont bother for the bike.


Hint: stick it onto your clothes a few times before attaching, easier to remove as it leaves a nice glue gunk behind.


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Ditto.

 

[swissrob]

Fixed.

Exactly.. putting it on the screen with a bit of cling film or tape and getting caught will mean an instant humour failure of swiss plod.

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[swissrob]

Exactly.. putting it on the screen with a bit of cling film or tape and getting caught will mean an instant humour failure of swiss plod. Not that they have much anyway as most are 100% jobsworths.

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[maikhoepfel]

Just to add to that, it also has to be fixed to a permanently attached part of the bike. That means you're not allowed to put it on your panniers... But ja, if you get caught, it's hard to talk yourself out of the fine. Personally, I just stick to the country roads. I don't mind paying for the road tax, but if you happen to go to Austria as well, all the fees and vignettes quickly add up and the bike is covered in stickers.

 

[The Grey One]

Just to add to that, it also has to be fixed to a permanently attached part of the bike. That means you're not allowed to put it on your panniers... But ja, if you get caught, it's hard to talk yourself out of the fine. Personally, I just stick to the country roads. I don't mind paying for the road tax, but if you happen to go to Austria as well, all the fees and vignettes quickly add up and the bike is covered in stickers.

The Austrian one is 4.90 Euros for ten days so I don't think it adds an awful lot! And it's just one sticker, most bikes would need a few more to be "covered"

John

 

[maikhoepfel]

Dunno, I tend to need more than 10 days because I usually pass through twice. And had to pay for the tunnel before, and some of the Passstraßen. That's what I mean by it adds up.

 

[stever1]

200 swiss franc fine (£140) for no vignette according to the swiss travel website

Its looking more and more like staying legal is the better option. Even if I am a good Yorkshire man. ( that's like a Scotsman, but with the generosity squeezed out)

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

For me it's a no brainer. As Rasher said, what's £28 in the brand scheme of things? You can buy them as you cross the border & most petrol stations sell them. Stick it on your fairing & use it as a badge of honour - "I've been to Switzerland I have".