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Welcome to our blog about tolls and travel
Here you will find further information on the subject of tolls, helpful tips on tolls in the different countries to which you wish to travel,
interesting travel information for your next holiday and other tips and advice from the maut1.de team.
Construction sites & closures:
» Brenner motorway - Luegbrücke construction site only one lane from 2025
» Mont Blanc Tunnel - renovation over the next 18 years!
» Arlberg tunnel - closed for renovation from April to November 2024
Laws, rules, penalties & fines:
» Driving licence: EU Parliament approves various changes
» Europe: Drinking and driving - limits and penalties
» Compulsory winter tyres: rules, regulations and penalties abroad
» Hungary: Changes to the toll system from 1.1.2024 for all travellers
» New in 2024: These 10 things will change for drivers
» Italy: replacement tolls and fines after the journey
All about the motorhome:
All about the subject of tolls:
» Travelling with electric cars - a financial advantage when it comes to tolls?
» Is a tunnel toll coming to the Gotthard in Switzerland?
» France plans to digitalise the toll system
» The toll in France is getting more expensive - discounts available
Tips for your journey:
» Stress-free holidays by car - our checklist helps with planning
» Family holidays in Croatia: Why this destination is the best choice
» From the Pyrenees to the Costa del Sol - discover the diversity of Spain
» Travelling in Portugal - Is it worth switching to toll-free roads?
» The A1 - The longest and most important motorway in Italy
» Tips for cities worth visiting in Italy
» The French A7 motorway - Autoroute du Soleil
Stress-free holidays by car - our checklist helps with planning
Planning a holiday by car can be an exciting and eventful experience, what do you need, does everything fit in the car? What is the best way to pack, what do you need on the journey? Lots of questions to think about before you set off on holiday by car.
Insurance - Optimally covered: Going on holiday by car
Insurance is an important part of any holiday, especially when it comes to travelling by car. Before you hit the road, it's crucial to make sure your vehicle and yourself are adequately protected.
The maut1.de toll box for all large motorhomes or vehicles over 3 metres in height.
Einfach online bestellen, auspacken, mittig ca. 15 cm über dem Armaturenbrett an die Windschutzscheibe ankleben und sofort stressfrei in Österreich, Italien, Frankreich, Spanien und Portugal reisen plus Zeit an den Mautstationen einsparen.
Further information under Toll box for vehicles over 3 metres high
According to current plans, the Lueg Bridge on the Brenner motorway, which is already 55 years old and in serious need of renovation, will only be open to one lane of traffic from 2025. This is due to the necessary renovation work and the poor condition of the bridge.
The new camping season is just around the corner - and many people are now getting their motorhomes out of their winter break. However, to ensure a successful start to the new season, you should invest a little time in getting your "holiday home on wheels" back in shape.
The current renovation of 5 tunnels will continue until 2025 and the construction of a new 600 metre-long bridge will cause traffic jams and obstructions on one of the most important traffic routes in Austria until 2027.
Drinking and driving - What limits apply in Europe and what penalties apply
Drinking and driving is generally not a good idea. Like Germany, many European countries have set a limit of 0.5 ‰, but this is not standardised. maut.1.de provides an overview of the most important (travel) countries.
EU Parliament approves various driving licence changes
The European Union is working on a 4th driving licence directive, which aims to significantly reduce the number of road accidents in the EU. In this article, we provide information on the current status and the most important further decisions relating to driving licences.
Draconian penalties for speeders in Austria since 1 March 2024
In Dänemark hat man Extrem-Rasern mit dem „Wahnsinnsfahrt“-Gesetz schon vor längerer Zeit den Kampf angesagt. Auch in unserem bei Reisenden beliebten Nachbarland Österreich gelten seit dem 1. März 2024 schärfere Regeln für alle Autofahrer, die Tempolimits ignorieren.
Compulsory winter tyres abroad: rules, regulations and penalties
Different countries, different obligations: When it comes to winter tyres, there are different regulations in other European countries. maut1.de summarises what you need to bear in mind when driving across borders and on the way to a skiing holiday.
Renovation of the Mont Blanc tunnel over the next 18 years
One of the most important road links between France and Italy, the Mont Blanc Tunnel, will be completely closed for several months every year for the next 18 years. What this permanent construction site means for travellers between France and Italy.
Rising toll charges for motorways in France
Driving on French motorways will become 3% more expensive on average from 1 February 2024; the tolls, which are adjusted annually, will rise by between 2.79% and 3.08% depending on the motorway operator.
Will motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes be subject to tolls in Germany?
A toll reform will soon come into force in Germany, which will include a toll obligation for all vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes that are used to transport goods.
The toll will then come into force on 1 July 2024.
These 10 things will change for drivers in 2024
Every year again! At the turn of the year, there are also lots of changes, rules and laws for drivers that need to be observed in order to avoid stress, costs and hassle. maut1.de lists the 10 most important things that will apply on German roads from 2024 in its new blog and also takes a look at neighbouring countries.
Changes to the toll system from 1.1.2024 for all travellers to Hungary
These include the collection and payment of tolls for motorhomes and buses over 3.5 t via the HU-GO system, the expansion of the toll sections on motorways and motorways as well as the price of e-vignettes and the additional charges incurred in the event of a missing or incorrect e-vignette.
Is a tunnel toll coming to the Gotthard in Switzerland?
In order to better control the flow of traffic and reduce congestion during peak travel times, a toll could soon become due.
Replacement tolls and fines after your trip to Italy
– With the toll box from maut1.de, you are equipped for all eventualities on your holiday and no longer have to be afraid of possible fines.
Travelling with electric cars – A financial advantage on the subject of tolls?
The toll is an additional cost that owners of electric cars should consider.
From the Pyrenees to the Costa del Sol - How to discover the diversity of Spain by car
Let us take you on an exciting journey by car through the diversity of Spain and explore unique landscapes ranging from the Pyrenees to the Costa del Sol.
Family holidays in Croatia: Why the destination Croatia is the perfect choice
When it comes to family holidays, Croatia is a destination that scores with its stunning nature, crystal clear sea and abundance of family-friendly activities and attractions.
France plans to digitise the toll system - "Péage Nouvelle Génération"
The traditional "péages" are to be gradually replaced by a digital toll collection system, the new system is called "Péage Nouvelle Génération" (PNG).
The A1 - The longest and most important motorway in Italy
The A1 motorway in Italy is one of the longest and most important motorways in the country. It runs from Milan in the north to Naples in the south and has a total length of about 750 kilometres.
The toll in France is getting more expensive - Discounts for commuters and electric vehicles
The operators of the French motorways have announced an increase in tolls for 2023. From February 2023, prices for use will increase by an average of 4.75 per cent.
Travel in Portugal - Is it worth taking toll-free roads?
It all depends on your travel destinations. Both options have advantages and disadvantages. In short, if you want to get to your destination easily, quickly and comfortably, we clearly recommend the toll roads.
The French A7 Motorway - Autoroute du Soleil
The Autoroute du Soleil, better known as the French A7 motorway, is a major transport route through southern France. The motorway connects Lyon in the north with Marseille in the south and is one of the most used in the whole of France.
Travel advice: Arlberg tunnel closed from April to November 2024
From April 24 to November 22, 2024 (after the first construction measure from April 24 to October 6, 2023), the almost 14 km long and now 45-year-old Arlberg Tunnel between Tyrol and Vorarlberg will be completely closed again due to renovation work.
Tips for Cities to Visit in Italy
Italy attracts visitors at all times of the year, but especially in spring, summer and autumn, holidaymakers are drawn to the south in search of sun, sea and the Italian way of life. There are so many wonderful places to discover in Italy that one trip alone is not enough...
