In short: HU-GO is Hungary's electronic road toll payment system, implemented by NÚSZ, the company that manages road toll payments, and it applies to vehicles with a maximum authorized weight over 3.5 tons. Payment is made online: you create an account on hu-go.hu, top it up, and the toll is deducted automatically based on the vehicle category, road category and emission class. With a GPS device (OBU) connected to the CargoTrack platform, payments are made automatically for each vehicle, with no need to set the route in advance. Fines for non-payment range from 24,000 to 165,000 HUF (70–470 €).
About the HU-GO toll system
The new system complies with European Union technical requirements and is compatible with the directives of the European Electronic Toll Service (EETS).
The HU-GO toll system is a road toll payment service that requires a series of steps in order to pay the HU-GO toll electronically. It was implemented in Hungary by NÚSZ, the company that manages road toll payments. Paying the Hungary vignette online involves registering the vehicle in the system at hu-go.hu, topping up that account, after which the toll is deducted automatically.
How is the Hungary vignette toll calculated?
The road toll payment system in Hungary applies to vehicles whose maximum authorized weight exceeds 3.5 tons and is calculated based on the following:
1. Vehicle category:
2. Hungary vignette road category:
3. Hungary vignette emission class:
How to pay the road toll or Hungary vignette through HU-GO
CargoTrack meets this need to pay the Hungary vignette online by creating an automatic payment system that integrates the OBU into the payment flow to the Hungarian state. The customer creates an account on the Hu-GO.hu website and deposits funds electronically, from which the Hungary vignette payments are deducted. Then, using the OBU connected to the online platform we provide, the process is automated. The customer no longer has to set the route in advance, and road toll payments in Hungary are made automatically, per vehicle, on all road categories it travels on.
To complete the Hungary road toll payment process, the following steps are carried out:
- For each device GPS for which HU-GO is required, a unique ID is generated;
- An account is created on the HU-GO platform;
- You top up your own virtual account with the money needed to pay the Hungary vignette tolls;
- Add your vehicles with complete information (number of axles, emission class, etc.)
Notes:
HU-GO transfers responsibility for correct payment to the customer, so you have both the HU-GO interface and the CargoTrack app at your disposal to spot any toll issues. Also, to carry out this toll payment you need the GPS equipment, which you can purchase from here.
It is very important to check that:
- The data entered in the HU-GO system for paying Hungary road tolls is correct and up to date;
- The HU-GO alert function for paying the Hungary vignette is activated and the contact details are correct;
- Your HU-GO account holds enough funds to pay the road tolls for your planned routes;
- The GPS device is working properly;
- Drivers are not using GPS signal jammers;
Penalties for unpaid road tolls in Hungary
Within the HU-GO electronic road toll system, National Toll Payment Services supports enforcement through fixed checkpoint gantries on the toll road network and through mobile data collection vehicles. Payment of road tolls in Hungary is checked continuously, and the system instantly detects whether the vehicle in question has the right to use the roads.
Fines for unpaid road tolls in Hungary range from 24,000 HUF to 165,000 HUF (70€ – 470€); the following table lists the penalty amounts, set according to vehicle category, type of offense and time ranges:
Situations in which you can easily be fined for not paying the road toll in Hungary are:
- You fail to pay the road toll before you start using the roads;
- The vehicle was declared in a lower toll or emission category than its actual one;
- The on-board unit appears on the list of invalid devices at the time the roads are used
Frequently asked questions
What is the HU-GO system and who has to use it?
HU-GO is Hungary's electronic road toll payment system, implemented by NÚSZ, the company that manages road toll payments. It applies to vehicles whose maximum authorized weight exceeds 3.5 tons and is compatible with the directives of the European Electronic Toll Service (EETS).
How do I pay the road toll in Hungary through HU-GO?
You create an account on the hu-go.hu platform, top up the virtual account with the money needed, then add your vehicles with complete information (number of axles, emission class, etc.), and the toll is deducted automatically from the account. With a GPS device (OBU) connected to the CargoTrack platform, payments are made automatically for each vehicle, on all road categories traveled, with no need to set the route in advance.
How is the HU-GO road toll calculated in Hungary?
The HU-GO toll is calculated based on three criteria: the vehicle category, the road category and the vehicle's emission class.
How much is the fine for not paying the road toll in Hungary?
Fines for not paying the road toll in Hungary range from 24,000 HUF to 165,000 HUF (approximately 70–470 €), depending on the vehicle category, the type of offense and the time interval. Checks are carried out continuously, through fixed gantries and mobile data collection vehicles.
In what situations can I be fined in the HU-GO system?
You can be fined if you fail to pay the road toll before using the road, if you declare a lower toll or environmental category than the vehicle's actual one, or if the on-board unit is on the list of invalid devices at the time the road is used.
What should I check to avoid problems paying the HU-GO toll?
HU-GO transfers responsibility for correct payment to the customer, so you need to check that the data entered in the system is correct and up to date, that the HU-GO alert function is activated and the contact details are correct, that you have enough money in the account for the planned routes, that the GPS equipment works properly and that drivers are not using GPS signal jammers.
