Low emission sticker Austria (1 Viewer)

[Slippymurphy]

Hi all
I’m heading to Croatia at end of April
Heading from Rotterdam down through Germany, now I have crit air for France and same thing for Germany, I spending a couple of nights at campsite near Innsbruck before heading south
Now I’ve looked online and it appears only a few areas of Austria require the sticker , Innsbruck doesn’t appear to be in the affected areas , any one been through Austria with or without one?
What do ya reckon ?

 

[Sparkie44]

Hi all
I’m heading to Croatia at end of April
Heading from Rotterdam down through Germany, now I have crit air for France and same thing for Germany, I spending a couple of nights at campsite near Innsbruck before heading south
Now I’ve looked online and it appears only a few areas of Austria require the sticker , Innsbruck doesn’t appear to be in the affected areas , any one been through Austria with or without one?
What do ya reckon ?

Our daughter lives near Salzburg and we travel there every year, we have also visited every region of Austria, the emissions sticker mainly applies to lorries, so I wouldn't worry about it. By the way, can recommend Camping Nattersee near Innsbruck, bus from the site to the centre.

 

[Brains]

Not come across an Austrian Emissions sticker.
But you do need an Austrian Vignette.
Available in petrol stations and corner shops close to the border.

 

[sciac2001]

I’ve got one and for the life of me I can’t remember how or why?

 

[Sparkie44]

Not come across an Austrian Emissions sticker.
But you do need an Austrian Vignette.
Available in petrol stations and corner shops close to the border.

Forgot to mention that, also a go box if over 3.500.

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[nicholsong]

Forgot to mention that, also a go box if over 3.500.

Then you are into serious money.

 

[Brains]

Forgot to mention that, also a go box if over 3.500.

We found as long as you look like every other German motorhome of 3500kg they cant tell the difference if you happen to be 3800-4200kg

That said an 8 meter tag axle A class is never going to look like a 3500kg.

 

[Barryh]

Austrian traffic police are very fond of checking you’ve got the correct vignette or Go Box. Particularly at motorway service stations.

 

[bladerunner]

On the main autobahns they direct >3.5t off and through a scanner to check for go box.

Not so trixy. About 80€ west to east across Austria. But you can duck cost via ASFINAG

 

[bladerunner]

Or even check cost!!

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[nicholsong]

When buying GO box at border they can give you an estimated cost if you tell them where you will exit Austria.

There are usually two offices to buy box, one for trucks and one for cars. Do not queue for ages at truck one and then have to go to the other to queue again.

 

[Slippymurphy]

Our daughter lives near Salzburg and we travel there every year, we have also visited every region of Austria, the emissions sticker mainly applies to lorries, so I wouldn't worry about it. By the way, can recommend Camping Nattersee near Innsbruck, bus from the site to the centre.

Yep I’ve booked Nattersee for a night ,looks very nice

 

[Slippymurphy]

Thanks all , this “ go box” is this a requirement or just to save you stopping at toll booths?
Ta

 

[nicholsong]

Thanks all , this “ go box” is this a requirement or just to save you stopping at toll booths?
Ta

A requirement because there are no toll booths so it is the only way to pay.

 

[Slippymurphy]

A requirement because there are no toll booths so it is the only way to pay.

Ahh right that’s good to know
Thanks

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[jongood]

Ahh right that’s good to know
Thanks

If you do get a go box, you need to prove your emission class or they fine you. You will probably need the CofC from Rapido for this information.

The other answer is not to use their motorways, which is doable but requires a bit of planning.

Or go to Bavaria, Switzerland or Ticino instead

Awkward Barstewards the Austrians.

 

[nicholsong]

If you do get a go box, .you need to prove your emission class or they fine you You will probably need the CofC from Rapido for this information.

The other answer is not to use their motorways, which is doable but requires a bit of planning.

Or go to Bavaria, Switzerland or Ticino instead

Awkward Barstewards the Austrians.

I very rarely have need to correct jongood but when he says

"....you need to prove your emission class or they fine you."

That is not quite correct, because for some of us with older MHs e.g. 2002 chassis, there was no CofC then. In which case when you buy a GO box they put you in the highest emissions category and you pay accordingly

One could consider that a 'fine'

Apologies to Jon.

 

[Roby2008]

On the main autobahns they direct >3.5t off and through a scanner to check for go box.

Not so trixy. About 80€ west to east across Austria. But you can duck cost via ASFINAG

One benefit of under 3500kg, €94 for 13 months

 

[Slippymurphy]

All good info thanks
mines is 3700kg according to paperwork , it’s a 2008
Avoiding motorways might be an option but that’ll be a pain
Going from Innsbruck to lake bled so just crossing the thinner bit of Austria

This is getting to be a bit complicated and a PIA

also probably coming back a similar way but via Salzburg so through middle of Austria.
Might just come back via Italy Switzerland and join Germany at lake Konstanz
I’ll check out ASFINAG site bladerunner mentioned.
Thanks again

 

[jongood]

All good info thanks
mines is 3700kg according to paperwork , it’s a 2008
Avoiding motorways might be an option but that’ll be a pain
Going from Innsbruck to lake bled so just crossing the thinner bit of Austria

This is getting to be a bit complicated and a PIA

also probably coming back a similar way but via Salzburg so through middle of Austria.
Might just come back via Italy Switzerland and join Germany at lake Konstanz
I’ll check out ASFINAG site bladerunner mentioned.
Thanks again

Dare I say you would need either gobox or vignette in Slovenia as well.

A nice route is via Munich and Grossglockner which you can get to toll-free but then a daily charge for Grossglockner

Grossglockner High Alpine Road in Austria

Discover one of the top 3 sights in Austria: the unique High Alpine Road with 48 unforgettable km of beautiful nature.

www.grossglockner.at

Edit to say as long as its open.

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[Sparkie44]

Forgot to mention that, also a go box if over

Thanks all , this “ go box” is this a requirement or just to save you stopping at toll booths?

All good info thanks
mines is 3700kg according to paperwork , it’s a 2008
Avoiding motorways might be an option but that’ll be a pain
Going from Innsbruck to lake bled so just crossing the thinner bit of Austria

This is getting to be a bit complicated and a PIA

also probably coming back a similar way but via Salzburg so through middle of Austria.
Might just come back via Italy Switzerland and join Germany at lake Konstanz
I’ll check out ASFINAG site bladerunner mentioned.
Thanks again

If you intend coming back Villach to Salzburg

 

[Sparkie44]

All good info thanks
mines is 3700kg according to paperwork , it’s a 2008
Avoiding motorways might be an option but that’ll be a pain
Going from Innsbruck to lake bled so just crossing the thinner bit of Austria

This is getting to be a bit complicated and a PIA

also probably coming back a similar way but via Salzburg so through middle of Austria.
Might just come back via Italy Switzerland and join Germany at lake Konstanz
I’ll check out ASFINAG site bladerunner mentioned.
Thanks again

If you intend coming back Villach to Salzburg via A10, you also have to factor in the charge for the Tauern tunnel which is 13.50 euros.

 

[Slippymurphy]

So
I reckon the plan is to get a Go box as I enter Austria, they seem to be available at some service stations and use it while going through both down and up.
Has anyone bought one before, are they easy to get , set up and use ?

I’m fully aware I’m starting to sound a wee bit needy
Thanks for all advice so far
Cheers

 

[royandsharont]

I have Slippymurphy, registered with Asfinag before going and sending all documents to them online via an online account. They were very helpful with explanation via email.

Took the originals and my registration email to Go Box sales point in Fern Pass and handed over the huge credit, 75€ I seem to recall, and 10€ purchase for the box. It was all connected and I placed it on screen in the required position and that was it. The box is live all the time and pings as you go under motorway gantries deducting the charge. I think around 24c/km back around 2013.

The big bind is it is only valid for 2 years and you have to hand it back for a credit refund, or start afresh and have the old credit added to new 75€ account, so you can end up with well over 120€ in credit as I did.

You could do with at least 2 nights at Natterersee to spend a day in Innsbruck on the free bus

The Old Brenner road to Italy is also a nice drive and ok for your Motorhome weight. Park up in Brenner (Italy) and enjoy a coffee

After all the hassle of the Go Box I started crossing off motorways and it is easy, even through Innsbruck

 

[Slippymurphy]

Royandsharont that’s brilliant , many thanks for that , I’ll get onto that right now.
Thanks again

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[jongood]

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[nicholsong]

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Unlike you to be tongue-tied Jon.

 

[JoshnPen]

Do we need a Go Box at less than 3.5t? Or just a vignette?

 

[nicholsong]

Do we need a Go Box at less than 3.5t? Or just a vignette?

Vignette for Max authorised weight.5t

 

[EuroTrotters]

On the main autobahns they direct >3.5t off and through a scanner to check for go box.

Not so trixy. About 80€ west to east across Austria. But you can duck cost via ASFINAG

When we go to Ötzal. We stay off the motorway from Germany. I have heard the police can divert you into the motorway ?

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