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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Latvia Toll Roads & Vignette 2025: Complete Guide for Cars & Trucks}}
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{{#seo:|description=Complete 2025 guide to Latvia toll roads: Cars free, trucks need e-vignette. Current rates, Jurmala fees, A1-A15 motorway system explained.}}
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<h1  style="font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 10px 0; border-bottom: 3px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 0">Latvia Toll Roads & Vignette Complete Guide</h1>
  
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= Latvia Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Electronic vignette for trucks 3000+ kg only (Cars free)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> A1-A15 motorways & main roads (Cars exempt, trucks pay)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Euro (EUR)<br>
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'''System:''' Electronic vignette for trucks 3+ tons, cars free<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Electronic registration system (no physical tags)<br>
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'''Operator:''' Road Traffic Safety Directorate (RTSD)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Road Traffic Safety Directorate (RTSD), lvvignette.eu
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'''Currency:''' Euro (EUR)<br>
 
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'''Coverage:''' Main roads and motorways for commercial vehicles<br>
 
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'''Technology:''' Electronic vignette system
 
 
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need a Vignette for Latvia? 2025 Update</h2>
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-latvia Calculate Latvia Toll]
 
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== Do I Need a Vignette for Latvia? 2025 Update ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">For cars, motorcycles, and light vehicles under 3000 kg - no, you don't need any vignette or toll payment for Latvia's motorways and highways. All roads are completely free for passenger vehicles.</p>
  
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'''For passenger cars: No.''' All cars and vehicles under 3,000 kg can use Latvia's roads completely free, including motorways and connections to neighboring countries.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Latvia operates a dual system - completely free for cars (unlike many EU neighbors), but mandatory electronic vignettes for trucks and commercial vehicles over 3000 kg gross weight.</p>
  
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'''For trucks and commercial vehicles: Yes.''' Vehicles over 3,000 kg gross weight must purchase an electronic vignette to use main roads and motorways.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Cars continue toll-free access to all A1-A15 motorways. Trucks face stricter emission-based pricing and new CO₂ classification requirements from March 25, 2025.</p>
  
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'''Special case: Jūrmala entry fee.''' All vehicles (including cars) must pay €3 to enter the coastal resort city of Jūrmala year-round.
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Latvia Road Costs: What You Actually Pay</h2>
  
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== Latvia Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Latvia operates a selective toll system with costs only for heavy vehicles and specific tourist areas.</p>
  
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=== Electronic Vignette Rates for Commercial Vehicles (2025) ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Road Usage Costs by Vehicle Type (2025)</h3>
  
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<th>Vehicle Category</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Type</th>
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<th>Weight Range</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Cars & Motorcycles</th>
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<th>Daily Rate</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Trucks 3000+ kg</th>
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<th>Weekly Rate</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Special Areas</th>
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<th>Monthly Rate</th>
 
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<th>Annual Rate</th>
 
 
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<td>Light Commercial (N1)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">All Motorways A1-A15</td>
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<td>3,001 - 3,500 kg</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€0.00</td>
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<td>€6</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">E-vignette required</td>
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<td>€14</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Varies by duration</td>
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<td>€28</td>
 
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<td>€300</td>
 
 
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<td>Medium Trucks (N2)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">All Main Roads</td>
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<td>3,501 - 12,000 kg</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€0.00</td>
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<td>€8-12</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">E-vignette required</td>
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<td>€18-28</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Same as motorways</td>
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<td>€35-55</td>
 
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<td>€380-600</td>
 
 
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<td>Heavy Trucks (N3)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Jūrmala Entry (Apr-Sep)</td>
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<td>12,000+ kg</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€2.00</td>
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<td>€12-18</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€2.00 + vignette</td>
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<td>€28-42</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Environmental fee</td>
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<td>€55-85</td>
 
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<td>€600-900</td>
 
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'''Note:''' Exact rates depend on Euro emission class (Euro 0-6) and number of axles. Higher emission standards receive discounts.
 
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=== Jūrmala Entry Fee (All Vehicles) ===
 
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<th>Pass Type</th>
 
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<th>Duration</th>
 
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<th>Cost</th>
 
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<th>Valid Period</th>
 
 
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<td>Daily Pass</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Regional Roads</td>
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<td>24 hours</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€0.00</td>
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<td>€3.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">E-vignette required</td>
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<td>Unlimited entries same day</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">All covered roads</td>
 
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<td>Weekly Pass</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Border Crossings</td>
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<td>7 days</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€0.00</td>
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<td>€10</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Must buy before entry</td>
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<td>Continuous period</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Vignette sales available</td>
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<td>Monthly Pass</td>
 
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<td>30 days</td>
 
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<td>€31</td>
 
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<td>Continuous period</td>
 
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<td>Annual Pass</td>
 
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<td>365 days</td>
 
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<td>€180</td>
 
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<td>Full year access</td>
 
 
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== How to Pay Latvia Tolls ==
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Where You Pay vs. Drive Free (2025)</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Free for Cars:</strong> All motorways A1-A15, all highways, all regional roads (except Jūrmala seasonal entry)</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Vignette Required:</strong> Trucks, buses, commercial vehicles 3000+ kg on all major roads</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following methods for Latvia road-related costs:</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. Cars & Light Vehicles (Under 3000 kg):</strong></p>
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<li>All roads: No payment required</li>
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<li>Jūrmala entry: €2.00 seasonal fee (April-September)</li>
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<li>Payment methods: Ticket machines, online at epakalpojumi.jurmala.lv</li>
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=== Electronic Vignette Purchase ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Trucks & Commercial Vehicles (3000+ kg):</strong></p>
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* '''Online:''' [https://www.lvvignette.eu lvvignette.eu] (recommended - no handling fees)
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* '''Border crossings:''' Available at entry points
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<li>E-vignette: Daily, weekly, monthly, annual options</li>
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* '''Petrol stations:''' Nationwide availability (handling fees apply)
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<li>Online purchase: lvvignette.eu (no handling fees)</li>
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* '''RTSD offices:''' Road Traffic Safety Directorate locations
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<li>Retail locations: Petrol stations, border crossings (handling fees apply)</li>
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<li>Electronic storage: No physical document required</li>
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=== Jūrmala Entry Pass ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Latvia roads, use TollGuru Latvia calculator</p>
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* '''Mobile apps:''' Mobilly, EuroPark (€0.19 transaction fee)
 
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* '''Online:''' [https://www.visitjurmala.lv visitjurmala.lv]
 
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* '''Payment machines:''' At city entry points and tourist areas
 
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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* '''Jūrmala year-round charging:''' Entry fee now applies throughout the year (previously April-September only)
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* '''Increased Jūrmala fee:''' €3 (up from €2 in 2023)
 
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* '''CO₂ emission requirements:''' New classification mandatory for vignette purchases from March 2025
 
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* '''Enhanced enforcement:''' Automated camera systems for both vignette and Jūrmala violations
 
  
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== Vehicle Classifications & Exemptions ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Vignette System Updates:</strong></p>
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<li>March 25, 2025: Mandatory CO₂ emission class specification for truck vignettes</li>
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<li>New emission-based pricing structure for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes</li>
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<li>Enhanced electronic verification and enforcement systems</li>
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=== Free Road Access ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Infrastructure Developments:</strong></p>
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* '''Passenger cars (M1):''' All cars under 3,000 kg
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* '''Motorcycles:''' Free nationwide (except Jūrmala entry)
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<li>A2 highway speed control systems expanded (average speed monitoring operational)</li>
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* '''Electric vehicles:''' Free entry to Jūrmala
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<li>Continued investment in road quality through vignette revenue</li>
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* '''Disability vehicles:''' Registered disabled-adapted vehicles exempt from Jūrmala
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<li>Enhanced digital payment platform integration</li>
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=== Vignette Required ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Policy Continuity:</strong></p>
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* '''N1 category:''' Goods vehicles 3,001-3,500 kg
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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* '''N2 category:''' Medium trucks 3,501-12,000 kg 
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<li>Cars remain toll-free on all roads (except Jūrmala seasonal entry)</li>
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<li>Truck vignette system continues with refinements</li>
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* '''M2/M3 buses:''' Over 8 passenger seats + driver
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<li>Jūrmala environmental fee maintained April-September</li>
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== Latvia vs. Neighboring Countries ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Latvia - Selective Toll System:</strong></p>
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<th>Country</th>
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<li>[[estonia-toll-vignette|Estonia Border]] - A2, A3 connections with similar truck vignette system</li>
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<th>System Type</th>
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<li>[[lithuania-motorways-toll-roads-toll-charges-vignette|Lithuania Border]] - A7, A8, A11 connections, comparable vignette requirements</li>
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<th>Car Requirements</th>
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<li>[[russia-tolls-truck-tolls-platon-system|Russia Border]] - A6, A12 connections, different toll systems</li>
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<th>Truck Requirements</th>
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<th>Special Notes</th>
 
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<td>Latvia</td>
 
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<td>Vignette (trucks only)</td>
 
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<td>Free roads</td>
 
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<td>€6-18/day</td>
 
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<td>Jūrmala €3 entry fee</td>
 
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<td>Estonia</td>
 
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<td>Vignette (trucks only)</td>
 
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<td>Free roads</td>
 
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<td>€5-15/day</td>
 
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<td>Similar system to Latvia</td>
 
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<td>Lithuania</td>
 
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<td>Vignette (trucks/buses)</td>
 
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<td>Free roads</td>
 
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<td>€4-12/day</td>
 
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<td>Buses over 8 seats included</td>
 
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<td>Finland</td>
 
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<td>No tolls</td>
 
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<td>Free roads</td>
 
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<td>Free roads</td>
 
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<td>Completely toll-free</td>
 
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<td>Sweden</td>
 
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<td>Eurovignette (trucks)</td>
 
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<td>Free roads</td>
 
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<td>Distance-based</td>
 
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<td>Congestion charges in cities</td>
 
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== Planning Your Latvia Journey ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Major Motorway Corridors:</strong></p>
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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<li>A1 Riga-Estonia: 42,000+ cars/day, cars free, trucks need vignette</li>
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<li>A2 Riga-Sigulda-Estonia: Major corridor with speed monitoring</li>
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<li>A6 Riga-Daugavpils-Belarus: International route, vignette for trucks</li>
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<li>A9 Riga-Liepāja: Coastal route, toll-free for cars</li>
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Special Areas:</strong></p>
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* '''Passenger cars:''' €0 for all roads + €3 if visiting Jūrmala
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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* '''Light trucks:''' €6-14 daily vignette depending on trip duration
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<li>Jūrmala Resort: €2.00 environmental fee for all vehicles (April-September)</li>
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* '''Heavy vehicles:''' €12-18 daily plus Jūrmala fee if applicable
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<li>Riga Bypass: A4, A5 toll-free for cars, vignette for trucks</li>
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* '''Border efficiency:''' Pre-purchase vignettes online to avoid delays
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<li>Border Crossings: Vignette purchase points available</li>
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=== Travel Tips ===
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Planning Your Journey</h2>
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* '''Vignette timing:''' Valid from specified start time, not purchase time
 
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* '''Jūrmala planning:''' Pay by 23:59 on entry day to avoid €50 fine
 
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* '''Cross-border:''' Latvia vignette not valid in Estonia or Lithuania
 
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* '''Documentation:''' Electronic storage only - no physical documents needed
 
  
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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<li>Daily car costs: €0 (except €2 Jūrmala entry in summer)</li>
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<li>Cross-country travel: Complete freedom without toll concerns</li>
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<li>Commercial vehicle planning: Purchase vignette before entry to avoid fines</li>
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=== Can passenger cars use all roads in Latvia for free? ===
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Yes, all roads including motorways are free for cars under 3,000 kg. Only exception is the €3 Jūrmala entry fee.
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<li>No route restrictions for cars: Use fastest motorway routes</li>
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<li>Truck routes: All major roads covered by single vignette</li>
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<li>Border planning: Vignette available at all major crossings</li>
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=== Do I need different vignettes for each Baltic country? ===
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Yes, each country (Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania) requires separate vignettes for commercial vehicles. No unified Baltic vignette exists.
 
  
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=== What happens if I don't pay the Jūrmala entry fee? ===
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Automated cameras record license plates. Unpaid entries result in €50 fines sent to vehicle owners.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes for cars - all roads completely free except €2 Jūrmala entry in summer season. Trucks cannot avoid vignette requirement on major roads.</p>
  
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=== Can I buy a vignette after entering Latvia? ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if I don't have a vignette (trucks)?</h3>
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Vignettes must be purchased before using tolled roads. However, Jūrmala passes can be bought after entry but before 23:59 the same day.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Fines escalate: €180-360 for drivers without vignette, €500-1000 for carriers. Incorrect payment: €60-120 driver fines, €300-500 carrier fines.</p>
  
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=== Are there discounts for environmentally friendly vehicles? ===
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Yes, higher Euro emission class vehicles (Euro 5-6) receive reduced vignette rates. Electric vehicles get free Jūrmala entry.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, motorcycles use all Latvia roads free of charge, same as cars. Only €2 Jūrmala entry fee applies in summer.</p>
  
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=== Do transit drivers need vignettes? ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Is the vignette valid for neighboring countries?</h3>
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Commercial vehicles transiting through Latvia on main roads require vignettes regardless of destination. Passenger cars transit freely.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, Latvia vignettes are country-specific. Separate vignettes needed for Estonia and Lithuania truck travel.</p>
  
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== Enforcement & Penalties ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, all users pay same rates. Cars enjoy free access regardless of residency. Trucks pay same vignette prices whether local or foreign.</p>
  
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=== Vignette Violations ===
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* '''Driver fine:''' €180-360
 
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* '''Carrier fine:''' €500-1,000
 
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* '''Detection:''' State police random checks and electronic monitoring
 
  
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=== Jūrmala Violations ===
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* '''Standard fine:''' €50 for unpaid entry
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* '''Detection:''' Automated camera system at all entry points
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* '''Payment deadline:''' Must pay by 23:59 on entry day
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Selective vignette</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Vignette 3000+ kg</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Selective vignette</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Vignette 12000+ kg</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Selective vignette</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Vignette buses/trucks</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Mixed systems</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Limited tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">eToll + distance</td>
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== Contact Information ==
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=== Road Traffic Safety Directorate (RTSD) ===
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* '''Vignette support:''' Available through [https://www.lvvignette.eu lvvignette.eu]
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* '''Emergency:''' 112 (European emergency number)
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<li>[[estonia-toll-vignette|Estonia Toll & Vignette]] - Northern neighbor truck vignette system</li>
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* '''Traffic info:''' 1188 (road conditions)
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<li>[[lithuania-motorways-toll-roads-toll-charges-vignette|Lithuania Motorway Tolls]] - Southern neighbor vignette requirements</li>
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<li>[[poland-motorway-toll-information|Poland Motorway Tolls]] - Mixed toll system comparison</li>
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<li>[[russia-tolls-truck-tolls-platon-system|Russia Toll System]] - Eastern neighbor Platon system</li>
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* '''Municipal police:''' Dubultu prospekts 2, Dubulti
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<li>lvvignette.eu: Official e-vignette purchase and information</li>
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* '''Website:''' [https://www.visitjurmala.lv visitjurmala.lv]
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<li>Road Traffic Safety Directorate (RTSD): Vignette regulations and enforcement</li>
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<li>epakalpojumi.jurmala.lv: Jūrmala entry fee payment portal</li>
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Latvia Toll Roads & Vignette Complete Guide

System: Electronic vignette for trucks 3000+ kg only (Cars free)
Coverage: A1-A15 motorways & main roads (Cars exempt, trucks pay)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Technology: Electronic registration system (no physical tags)
Operators: Road Traffic Safety Directorate (RTSD), lvvignette.eu

Do I Need a Vignette for Latvia? 2025 Update

For cars, motorcycles, and light vehicles under 3000 kg - no, you don't need any vignette or toll payment for Latvia's motorways and highways. All roads are completely free for passenger vehicles.

Key Reality: Latvia operates a dual system - completely free for cars (unlike many EU neighbors), but mandatory electronic vignettes for trucks and commercial vehicles over 3000 kg gross weight.

2025 Update: Cars continue toll-free access to all A1-A15 motorways. Trucks face stricter emission-based pricing and new CO₂ classification requirements from March 25, 2025.

Latvia Road Costs: What You Actually Pay

Latvia operates a selective toll system with costs only for heavy vehicles and specific tourist areas.

Current Road Usage Costs by Vehicle Type (2025)

Vehicle Type Cars & Motorcycles Trucks 3000+ kg Special Areas
All Motorways A1-A15 €0.00 E-vignette required Varies by duration
All Main Roads €0.00 E-vignette required Same as motorways
Jūrmala Entry (Apr-Sep) €2.00 €2.00 + vignette Environmental fee
Regional Roads €0.00 E-vignette required All covered roads
Border Crossings €0.00 Must buy before entry Vignette sales available

Where You Pay vs. Drive Free (2025)

Free for Cars: All motorways A1-A15, all highways, all regional roads (except Jūrmala seasonal entry)

Vignette Required: Trucks, buses, commercial vehicles 3000+ kg on all major roads

How to Pay Latvia Road Costs

You can use the following methods for Latvia road-related costs:

1. Cars & Light Vehicles (Under 3000 kg):

  • All roads: No payment required
  • Jūrmala entry: €2.00 seasonal fee (April-September)
  • Payment methods: Ticket machines, online at epakalpojumi.jurmala.lv

2. Trucks & Commercial Vehicles (3000+ kg):

  • E-vignette: Daily, weekly, monthly, annual options
  • Online purchase: lvvignette.eu (no handling fees)
  • Retail locations: Petrol stations, border crossings (handling fees apply)
  • Electronic storage: No physical document required

To calculate costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Latvia roads, use TollGuru Latvia calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Vignette System Updates:

  • March 25, 2025: Mandatory CO₂ emission class specification for truck vignettes
  • New emission-based pricing structure for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
  • Enhanced electronic verification and enforcement systems

Infrastructure Developments:

  • A2 highway speed control systems expanded (average speed monitoring operational)
  • Continued investment in road quality through vignette revenue
  • Enhanced digital payment platform integration

Policy Continuity:

  • Cars remain toll-free on all roads (except Jūrmala seasonal entry)
  • Truck vignette system continues with refinements
  • Jūrmala environmental fee maintained April-September

State/Regional Toll Information

Latvia - Selective Toll System:

Major Motorway Corridors:

  • A1 Riga-Estonia: 42,000+ cars/day, cars free, trucks need vignette
  • A2 Riga-Sigulda-Estonia: Major corridor with speed monitoring
  • A6 Riga-Daugavpils-Belarus: International route, vignette for trucks
  • A9 Riga-Liepāja: Coastal route, toll-free for cars

Special Areas:

  • Jūrmala Resort: €2.00 environmental fee for all vehicles (April-September)
  • Riga Bypass: A4, A5 toll-free for cars, vignette for trucks
  • Border Crossings: Vignette purchase points available

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Daily car costs: €0 (except €2 Jūrmala entry in summer)
  • Cross-country travel: Complete freedom without toll concerns
  • Commercial vehicle planning: Purchase vignette before entry to avoid fines

Route Planning:

  • No route restrictions for cars: Use fastest motorway routes
  • Truck routes: All major roads covered by single vignette
  • Border planning: Vignette available at all major crossings

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Latvia road costs completely?

Yes for cars - all roads completely free except €2 Jūrmala entry in summer season. Trucks cannot avoid vignette requirement on major roads.

What happens if I don't have a vignette (trucks)?

Fines escalate: €180-360 for drivers without vignette, €500-1000 for carriers. Incorrect payment: €60-120 driver fines, €300-500 carrier fines.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Latvia?

No, motorcycles use all Latvia roads free of charge, same as cars. Only €2 Jūrmala entry fee applies in summer.

Is the vignette valid for neighboring countries?

No, Latvia vignettes are country-specific. Separate vignettes needed for Estonia and Lithuania truck travel.

Do tourists get different rates?

No, all users pay same rates. Cars enjoy free access regardless of residency. Trucks pay same vignette prices whether local or foreign.

Latvia vs. Regional Countries

Country System Type Cars Trucks
Latvia Selective vignette Free Vignette 3000+ kg
Estonia Selective vignette Free Vignette 12000+ kg
Lithuania Selective vignette Free Vignette buses/trucks
Poland Mixed systems Limited tolls eToll + distance

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Official Resources:

  • lvvignette.eu: Official e-vignette purchase and information
  • Road Traffic Safety Directorate (RTSD): Vignette regulations and enforcement
  • epakalpojumi.jurmala.lv: Jūrmala entry fee payment portal

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