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If a mistake is made in entering the license plate when purchasing a toll stamp, no changes can be made to the data, including the vehicle's license plate, after the stamp is valid. So if a mistake happens, you need to buy a new highway stamp with the correct data. It is important to note that the original toll stamp, even if it has not been used, will not be returned and no refund will be given for it.

You do not need to have an active highway stamp when entering Austria. Yes, when entering any paid section. Taking into account that highway stamp checks are carried out with the help of automatic license plate readers, we do not recommend purchasing a stamp until the highway. Only a stamp that is active before entering the motorway for the first time will protect you from possible fines.

You don't have to. The digital highway stamp is linked to your number plate. Toll gates or police patrols will automatically determine the validity of your stamp with the help of your license plate.

Within 5-10 minutes after payment, we send an email with stamp activation. If you have not received the confirmation email, please first check your bulk mail or SPAM folder. If you can't find the stamp here either, please contact us. Thank you

For a better understanding of the rules regarding highway signs in Austria for different types of vehicles, I am reformulating the information into a more comprehensible form:

Personal Car with Trailer or Caravan

• Main vehicle: Passenger car.
• Weight limit: If the passenger car has a weight of up to 3.5 tons.
• Rule for the highway stamp: It is enough to have a highway stamp valid for a passenger car.
• Trailer weight: The weight of the trailer or caravan being towed does not matter in this case.

Motorcycle with Sidecar

• Main vehicle: Motorcycle.
• Sidecar: Considered a trailer.
• Highway stamp rule: The obligation to have a highway stamp does not apply to a sidecar. For a motorcycle, it is sufficient to have a highway stamp intended for motorcycles.

This summary provides a clearer overview of what highway signs are required for different combinations of vehicles and their trailers when traveling on Austrian highways.

The Austrian police uses several methods to check the validity of highway signs without the need to stop vehicles. These methods include:

1. Cameras and monitoring systems: Special cameras and monitoring systems are installed on Austrian motorways, which automatically check whether vehicles passing through the motorway have a valid motorway stamp. These systems are able to quickly scan and identify marks on vehicle windshields.
2. Auto-recognition: Auto-recognition technology can detect whether the vehicle has a highway plate and whether it is valid. This technology may include recognition of color, text and other specific features of marks.
3. Digital highway signs: In Austria, it is also possible to purchase digital highway signs that are linked to the vehicle's registration plate. In this case, the systems check the validity of the stamp through the vehicle database without the need to physically check the stamp on the vehicle.
4. Mobile checks: In addition to the stationary checkpoints, the Austrian authorities can also carry out mobile checks of the validity of motorway signs. This includes the use of mobile inspection units that can be deployed at various locations on highways.

It is important to bear in mind that although this technology allows for efficient and quick checks, there is still the possibility that you will be stopped for a manual check by the traffic police if deemed necessary. Therefore, it is always important to have a valid highway stamp correctly placed on the vehicle.

The Austrian motorway stamp must become valid the moment you enter an Austrian motorway or expressway that requires a motorway stamp. This means that before using the toll road infrastructure in Austria, you should have the stamp already purchased and correctly placed on the vehicle.

Important points to watch out for:

1. Validity date: When purchasing a highway stamp, you must choose the date from which the stamp is to be valid. You should make sure that the validity date corresponds to the date you plan to use Austrian motorways and expressways.
2. Correct placement: The highway sign must be correctly placed on the vehicle. It is usually glued to the inside of the windshield. If the stamp is misplaced or if you don't have one at all, you can be fined.
3. Validity: If you have a stamp with a limited validity (eg 10 days or 2 months), make sure you don't use motorways after it expires.
4. Purchase in advance: The stamp can be purchased in advance, online or at various points of sale such as petrol stations, post offices or borders.

If you plan to enter the Austrian highways on the day the stamp starts to be valid, the stamp should be valid from this date. If you enter the motorway before the official start of the stamp, you risk a fine for driving without a valid motorway stamp.

If the police in Austria stop you for speeding and decide to give you a fine on the spot, it's important to stay calm and proceed as follows:

1. Keep calm and be polite: Communicate with police officers calmly and respectfully. Aggressive or hostile behavior can make the situation worse.
2. Listen to the police's instructions: The police will explain why you were stopped and how much of a fine you have to pay. It is important to listen carefully and follow their instructions.
3. Ask for an explanation of the fine: You can ask about the details of the offense and the amount of the fine. In Austria, fines for traffic offenses are often fixed according to the type and degree of the offence.
4. Find out about payment options: Sometimes it is possible to pay the fine on the spot, in cash or by card. If you do not have enough cash with you, the police may offer alternative payment methods, such as bank transfer.
5. Get proof of payment: If you pay the fine on the spot, make sure you get proof of payment. This confirmation is important for any future misunderstandings or complaints.
6. Don't try to negotiate or bribe: Trying to negotiate the amount of the fine or offering a bribe can be considered a criminal offence.
7. Accept the situation and learn from it: Although the fine is unpleasant, it is important to take it as an opportunity to learn and obey the speed limits in the future.

If you are unsure about the legality of the request or the behavior of the police, you can note the names and service numbers of the officers and contact the relevant authority later for further information or to file a complaint.