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Latvia<ref> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latvia Latvia wiki] </ref>, a Baltic state in northern Europe is famous for its culture and traditions. The country shares its borders with [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/lithuania-motorways-toll-roads-toll-charges-vignette Lithuania], [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/estonia-toll-vignette Estonia], [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/belarus-beltoll-electronic-toll-vignette Belarus] and [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/russia-tolls-truck-tolls-platon-system Russia].
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In Latvia, road travel is toll-free for vehicles with gross weight under 3,000 kg. Trucks, vehicles above 3,000 kg gross weight must have a valid vignette<ref name="vignette">[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/what-is-vignette What is vignette]</ref> to travel on motorways and regional roads.
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= Latvia Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
  
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'''System:''' Electronic vignette for trucks 3+ tons, cars free<br>
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'''Operator:''' Road Traffic Safety Directorate (RTSD)<br>
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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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== What is a Vignette in Latvia ==
 
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A vignette<ref name="vignette"></ref> is a  toll fee levied for road usage in Latvia. This obligation applies to trucks and vehicles with over 3,000 kg in weight. Vignettes have limited validity and must be renewed after the expiration period.
 
  
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== Vignette rates and where to buy vignette in Latvia ==
 
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In Latvia, Vignette<ref name="vignette"></ref> rates are based on<ref> [https://www.lvvignette.eu/tariffs Latvia vignette tariffs] </ref>
 
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== Do I Need a Vignette for Latvia? 2025 Update ==
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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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'''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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'''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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== Latvia Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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=== Electronic Vignette Rates for Commercial Vehicles (2025) ===
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<tr>
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<th>Vehicle Category</th>
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<th>Weight Range</th>
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<th>Daily Rate</th>
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<th>Weekly Rate</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>3,001 - 3,500 kg</td>
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<td>€6</td>
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<td>€14</td>
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<td>€28</td>
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<td>€300</td>
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<tr>
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<td>Medium Trucks (N2)</td>
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<td>3,501 - 12,000 kg</td>
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<td>€8-12</td>
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<td>€18-28</td>
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<td>€35-55</td>
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<td>€380-600</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Heavy Trucks (N3)</td>
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<td>12,000+ kg</td>
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<td>€12-18</td>
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<td>€28-42</td>
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<td>€55-85</td>
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<td>€600-900</td>
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</tr>
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</tbody>
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</table>
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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>24 hours</td>
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<td>€3.00</td>
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<td>Unlimited entries same day</td>
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<td>Weekly Pass</td>
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<td>7 days</td>
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<td>€10</td>
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<td>Continuous period</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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</tr>
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</tbody>
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== How to Pay Latvia Tolls ==
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=== Electronic Vignette Purchase ===
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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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* '''Petrol stations:''' Nationwide availability (handling fees apply)
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* '''RTSD offices:''' Road Traffic Safety Directorate locations
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=== Jūrmala Entry Pass ===
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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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* '''Cards only:''' No cash accepted at entry barriers
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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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=== Free Road Access ===
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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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* '''Electric vehicles:''' Free entry to Jūrmala
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* '''Disability vehicles:''' Registered disabled-adapted vehicles exempt from Jūrmala
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=== Vignette Required ===
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* '''N1 category:''' Goods vehicles 3,001-3,500 kg
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* '''N2 category:''' Medium trucks 3,501-12,000 kg 
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* '''N3 category:''' Heavy trucks over 12,000 kg
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* '''M2/M3 buses:''' Over 8 passenger seats + driver
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== Latvia vs. Neighboring Countries ==
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<th>Country</th>
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<th>System Type</th>
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<th>Car Requirements</th>
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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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=== Cost Considerations ===
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* '''Passenger cars:''' €0 for all roads + €3 if visiting Jūrmala
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* '''Light trucks:''' €6-14 daily vignette depending on trip duration
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* '''Heavy vehicles:''' €12-18 daily plus Jūrmala fee if applicable
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* '''Border efficiency:''' Pre-purchase vignettes online to avoid delays
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=== Travel Tips ===
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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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=== 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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=== 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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=== Can I buy a vignette after entering Latvia? ===
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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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=== 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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=== Do transit drivers need vignettes? ===
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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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== Enforcement & Penalties ==
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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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== Contact Information ==
  
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=== Jūrmala City Services ===
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* '''Tourist information:''' Lienes iela 5, Majori
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* '''Municipal police:''' Dubultu prospekts 2, Dubulti
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* '''Website:''' [https://www.visitjurmala.lv visitjurmala.lv]
  
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Vignettes<ref name="vignette"></ref> can be purchased online at [https://www.lvvignette.eu/booking lvvignette.eu]. They are also available at border crossings and selected points of sale. Authorities store the payment details and vignette information electronically. You don’t need to carry any proof of payments.
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Latvia Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide

System: Electronic vignette for trucks 3+ tons, cars free
Operator: Road Traffic Safety Directorate (RTSD)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Coverage: Main roads and motorways for commercial vehicles
Technology: Electronic vignette system

Do I Need a Vignette for Latvia? 2025 Update

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.

For trucks and commercial vehicles: Yes. Vehicles over 3,000 kg gross weight must purchase an electronic vignette to use main roads and motorways.

Special case: Jūrmala entry fee. All vehicles (including cars) must pay €3 to enter the coastal resort city of Jūrmala year-round.

Latvia Toll Costs: Current Rates

Electronic Vignette Rates for Commercial Vehicles (2025)

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Vehicle Category Weight Range Daily Rate Weekly Rate Monthly Rate Annual Rate
Light Commercial (N1) 3,001 - 3,500 kg €6 €14 €28 €300
Medium Trucks (N2) 3,501 - 12,000 kg €8-12 €18-28 €35-55 €380-600
Heavy Trucks (N3) 12,000+ kg €12-18 €28-42 €55-85 €600-900

Note: Exact rates depend on Euro emission class (Euro 0-6) and number of axles. Higher emission standards receive discounts.

Jūrmala Entry Fee (All Vehicles)

<thead> </thead> <tbody> </tbody>
Pass Type Duration Cost Valid Period
Daily Pass 24 hours €3.00 Unlimited entries same day
Weekly Pass 7 days €10 Continuous period
Monthly Pass 30 days €31 Continuous period
Annual Pass 365 days €180 Full year access

How to Pay Latvia Tolls

Electronic Vignette Purchase

  • Online: lvvignette.eu (recommended - no handling fees)
  • Border crossings: Available at entry points
  • Petrol stations: Nationwide availability (handling fees apply)
  • RTSD offices: Road Traffic Safety Directorate locations

Jūrmala Entry Pass

  • Mobile apps: Mobilly, EuroPark (€0.19 transaction fee)
  • Online: visitjurmala.lv
  • Payment machines: At city entry points and tourist areas
  • Cards only: No cash accepted at entry barriers

Recent Changes (2025)

  • Jūrmala year-round charging: Entry fee now applies throughout the year (previously April-September only)
  • Increased Jūrmala fee: €3 (up from €2 in 2023)
  • CO₂ emission requirements: New classification mandatory for vignette purchases from March 2025
  • Enhanced enforcement: Automated camera systems for both vignette and Jūrmala violations

Vehicle Classifications & Exemptions

Free Road Access

  • Passenger cars (M1): All cars under 3,000 kg
  • Motorcycles: Free nationwide (except Jūrmala entry)
  • Electric vehicles: Free entry to Jūrmala
  • Disability vehicles: Registered disabled-adapted vehicles exempt from Jūrmala

Vignette Required

  • N1 category: Goods vehicles 3,001-3,500 kg
  • N2 category: Medium trucks 3,501-12,000 kg
  • N3 category: Heavy trucks over 12,000 kg
  • M2/M3 buses: Over 8 passenger seats + driver

Latvia vs. Neighboring Countries

<thead> </thead> <tbody> </tbody>
Country System Type Car Requirements Truck Requirements Special Notes
Latvia Vignette (trucks only) Free roads €6-18/day Jūrmala €3 entry fee
Estonia Vignette (trucks only) Free roads €5-15/day Similar system to Latvia
Lithuania Vignette (trucks/buses) Free roads €4-12/day Buses over 8 seats included
Finland No tolls Free roads Free roads Completely toll-free
Sweden Eurovignette (trucks) Free roads Distance-based Congestion charges in cities

Planning Your Latvia Journey

Cost Considerations

  • Passenger cars: €0 for all roads + €3 if visiting Jūrmala
  • Light trucks: €6-14 daily vignette depending on trip duration
  • Heavy vehicles: €12-18 daily plus Jūrmala fee if applicable
  • Border efficiency: Pre-purchase vignettes online to avoid delays

Travel Tips

  • Vignette timing: Valid from specified start time, not purchase time
  • Jūrmala planning: Pay by 23:59 on entry day to avoid €50 fine
  • Cross-border: Latvia vignette not valid in Estonia or Lithuania
  • Documentation: Electronic storage only - no physical documents needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Can passenger cars use all roads in Latvia for free?

Yes, all roads including motorways are free for cars under 3,000 kg. Only exception is the €3 Jūrmala entry fee.

Do I need different vignettes for each Baltic country?

Yes, each country (Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania) requires separate vignettes for commercial vehicles. No unified Baltic vignette exists.

What happens if I don't pay the Jūrmala entry fee?

Automated cameras record license plates. Unpaid entries result in €50 fines sent to vehicle owners.

Can I buy a vignette after entering Latvia?

Vignettes must be purchased before using tolled roads. However, Jūrmala passes can be bought after entry but before 23:59 the same day.

Are there discounts for environmentally friendly vehicles?

Yes, higher Euro emission class vehicles (Euro 5-6) receive reduced vignette rates. Electric vehicles get free Jūrmala entry.

Do transit drivers need vignettes?

Commercial vehicles transiting through Latvia on main roads require vignettes regardless of destination. Passenger cars transit freely.

Enforcement & Penalties

Vignette Violations

  • Driver fine: €180-360
  • Carrier fine: €500-1,000
  • Detection: State police random checks and electronic monitoring

Jūrmala Violations

  • Standard fine: €50 for unpaid entry
  • Detection: Automated camera system at all entry points
  • Payment deadline: Must pay by 23:59 on entry day

Contact Information

Road Traffic Safety Directorate (RTSD)

  • Vignette support: Available through lvvignette.eu
  • Emergency: 112 (European emergency number)
  • Traffic info: 1188 (road conditions)

Jūrmala City Services

  • Tourist information: Lienes iela 5, Majori
  • Municipal police: Dubultu prospekts 2, Dubulti
  • Website: visitjurmala.lv
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