In short: In Latvia, cars and small vehicles travel for free — the vignette is only mandatory for goods vehicles over 3 tons (or truck + trailer combinations over 3.5 tons). The toll, known locally as “autoceļu lietošanas nodeva,” costs between 10 and 46 euros per day, or between 480 and 2,300 euros per year, depending on weight, emission class and number of axles. As of March 1, 2026, the tolled road network expanded from 17 to 30 routes, and zero-emission vehicles are fully exempt. You can pay online at lvvignette.eu, by SMS, or in person at CSDD offices and gas stations.
Even though Latvia isn't a country Romanians visit very often, you should know that you can drive your own car FOR FREE on Latvia's national and regional roads.
Road tolls in Latvia in 2026: what has changed
As of March 1, 2026, major amendments to Latvia's road user charge law came into force:
- The tolled road network was expanded from 17 to 30 main national and regional road routes, including bypasses and access roads to Latvian ports;
- Rates for vehicles over 3.5 tons went up — for example, the annual vignette for a 3.5–12 ton vehicle, EURO 0–II class, rose from 760 to 870 euros;
- Zero-emission vehicles (electric, hydrogen) are now fully exempt from the toll, regardless of weight;
- For the 3–3.5 ton category, the rate increases were postponed until January 1, 2027.
Watch out for fines: for paying an incomplete amount, the fine for the haulier is 300–500 euros, and for not paying the toll at all the fine reaches 500–1,000 euros. Enforcement is automatic, using cameras installed on national roads, without stopping the vehicle — which is why it's essential to pay the vignette correctly before entering toll roads.
However, if you carry out transport operations in Latvia or just transit the country and you have a goods vehicle with a maximum authorized weight over 3 tons (or a vehicle combination over 3.5 tons), you will need to buy the Latvia vignette — the road user charge known locally as “autoceļu lietošanas nodeva.”
In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about the Latvia vignette and how to buy it quickly and easily, so you can drive without any hassle.
Free Latvia vignette for cars
The good news is that Latvia does NOT require cars and small vehicles to buy a vignette or pay any other type of road toll.
So you can drive Latvia's roads with peace of mind and enjoy your trip.
However, if you've picked other European countries as your next destinations in 2026, you'll find information on the road toll payment system for every country in Europe with us.
Latvia vignette for trucks
Latvia uses a time-based vignette system (autoceļu lietošanas nodeva) for goods vehicles with a gross weight over 3 tons and for vehicle combinations (truck + trailer) over 3.5 tons. As of March 1, 2026, the toll applies on an expanded network of 30 main national and regional road routes, up from 17 previously.
In this case, you will need to buy the Latvia vignette online. The process is simple, and below we'll walk you through everything you need to know.
How much does the Latvia vignette cost?
The Latvia vignette fee is calculated for each goods vehicle over 3 tons based on the following criteria:
– maximum authorized gross weight;
– number of vehicle axles;
– emission level.
| Emission class | Fee daily | Fee weekly | Fee monthly | Fee annual |
| EURO 0, I, II | 17 | 43 | 87 | 870 |
| EURO III | 14 | 37 | 74 | 740 |
| EURO IV | 13 | 32 | 64 | 640 |
| EURO V, EEV | 12 | 30 | 61 | 610 |
| EURO VI and cleaner | 10 | 24 | 48 | 480 |
| Zero emissions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The table above shows the rates in euros for vehicles between 3.5 and 12 tons, valid from March 1, 2026, by emission class. Zero-emission vehicles are exempt from the toll.
For vehicles with a gross weight over 12 tons, the price depends on the number of axles as well as the emission class. The rates in euros, valid from March 1, 2026, are as follows:
| Number of axles | Emission class | Fee daily | Fee weekly | Fee monthly | Fee annual |
| up to 3 axles | EURO 0, I, II | 29 | 73 | 145 | 1450 |
| up to 3 axles | EURO III | 24 | 60 | 120 | 1200 |
| up to 3 axles | EURO IV | 22 | 55 | 110 | 1100 |
| up to 3 axles | EURO V, EEV | 19 | 47 | 95 | 950 |
| up to 3 axles | EURO VI and cleaner | 14 | 35 | 70 | 700 |
| 4 axles or more | EURO 0, I, II | 46 | 115 | 230 | 2300 |
| 4 axles or more | EURO III | 38 | 95 | 190 | 1900 |
| 4 axles or more | EURO IV | 34 | 85 | 170 | 1700 |
| 4 axles or more | EURO V, EEV | 30 | 75 | 150 | 1500 |
| 4 axles or more | EURO VI and cleaner | 22 | 55 | 110 | 1100 |
For complete, up-to-date rates for all vehicle categories (including those between 3 and 3.5 tons), see the official website lvvignette.eu.
Where can you buy the Latvia vignette online?
A major advantage in Latvia is that the purchase can be made entirely online, using two methods. Alternatively, the vignette can also be bought in person at CSDD (Road Traffic Safety Directorate) offices or at gas stations, for a small processing fee.
Below, we'll walk you through both methods for buying the Latvia vignette online, so you can choose the fastest and simplest option for you.
Latvia vignette online via SMS service
Similar to Estonia, Latvia has introduced a service for buying the vignette by SMS.
This process is quick and easy to use, and it's especially practical once you reach Latvia's roads — all you have to do is send a message. On top of that, you receive payment confirmation immediately, so you can drive with peace of mind, without worrying about fines.
To use the system, follow these steps:
1. Create your account in the system, by visiting this website;
2. Enter your vehicle details;
3. Add your phone number;
4. Top up a deposit;
5. Whenever you drive on Latvia's roads, just send the SMS and you're good to go.
You can find more about this service here.
Latvia vignette via online purchase
Another way to buy the Latvia vignette online is, typically, on the road operator's official website.
All you have to do is fill in your vehicle details and the purchase period and pay online, all on this website.
Note! Payments are made in euros in both cases!
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Frequently asked questions
Is a vignette mandatory in Latvia for cars?
No. Latvia does not require cars and small vehicles to buy a vignette or pay other road tolls, so you can drive for free on the country's national and regional roads.
Who has to pay the vignette in Latvia?
The vignette (autoceļu lietošanas nodeva) is mandatory for goods vehicles with a gross weight over 3 tons and for vehicle combinations (truck + trailer) over 3.5 tons. As of March 1, 2026, the toll applies on an expanded network of 30 main national and regional road routes.
How much does the Latvia vignette cost for trucks?
For vehicles of 3.5–12 tons, the daily rate is between 10 euros (EURO VI) and 17 euros (EURO 0–II), and the annual rate between 480 and 870 euros. For vehicles over 12 tons, the price also depends on the number of axles and goes up to 46 euros per day, or 2,300 euros per year, for 4 or more axles and EURO 0–II class.
How can I pay the vignette for Latvia?
The vignette can be bought entirely online, either on the official website lvvignette.eu or via the SMS service (after creating an account on smsvinjetes.lv and topping up a deposit). Alternatively, it can be bought in person at CSDD offices or at gas stations, for a small processing fee; payment is made in euros.
What fine do I risk if I don't pay the vignette in Latvia?
For paying an incomplete amount, the fine for the haulier is 300–500 euros, and for not paying the toll at all the fine reaches 500–1,000 euros. Enforcement is automatic, using cameras installed on national roads, without stopping the vehicle.
What changed in Latvia's road tolls in 2026?
As of March 1, 2026, the tolled road network was expanded from 17 to 30 routes, rates for vehicles over 3.5 tons went up (for example, the annual vignette for 3.5–12 tons, EURO 0–II, rose from 760 to 870 euros), and zero-emission vehicles became fully exempt from the toll. For the 3–3.5 ton category, the increases were postponed until January 1, 2027.
